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A  SELECTION 

SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

IJSr  TWO  PARTS. 

PART    I.    CONTAINING  THE  HYMNS. 
PART  II.    CONTAINING  THE  SONGS. 

DESIGNED  (ESPECIALLY  THE  FORMER  PART ) 

FOR  THE  USE  OF  CONGREGATIONS, 

JiS  AJ\^  APPEJ^niX 

TO 

DR.  WATTS'S  PSALMS  AND  HYMNS. 


JB¥  WILLIAM  PAR KIA'-SOjX: 
PASTOR  OF  THE  FIRST  BAPTIST  CHURCH  IN  THE  CIT"^ 
OF  NEW-YORK.  ,; 


"  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly,  in  all  wisdom ;  teach- 
ing and  admonishing  one  another  in  Psalms  and  Hymns  and  Spintual 
Songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord." 

Col.  iii.  16. 
"Where  is  God  my  Maker,  who  giveth  songs  in  the  night  ?" 

Job  XXXV.  10. 


J\rEW-YORK: 

PRINTED  for' JOHN  TIEBOIJT, 

By  B.  &  G.  Rrure. 

1R09. 


District  of  lie-w-7'ork,  ss, 
.:«««*»      BE  IT  REMEMBERED.  lUat  on  tke  tliiid  day  of  May, 
SL.  S.J  in  the  thiity-third  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  Uni- 

4*****  ted  States  of  America,    William  Parkinson,  of  the  said 

district,  hath  deposited  in  this  office  the  title  of  a  book, 
the  right  whereof  he  claims  as  author,  in  the  words  and  figures  fol- 
lowing—to wit  : 

A  Selection  of  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,  in  two  parts,  part  I. 
containing  the  Hymns,  part  II.  containing  the  Songs— Designed  (es- 
p«cially  the  former  part)  for  the  use  of  congregations,  as  an  appendix 
to  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms  and  Hymns.  By  William  Parkinson,  Pastor  of 
the  first  Baptist  Church  in  the  city  of  New- York. 

"  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly,  in  all  wisdom ;  teaching 
and  adaionishing  one  another  in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs, 
singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the  Lord."— Co/,  iii.  16. 

"  Where  is  God,  ray  Maker,  who  giveth  songs  in  the  night."— yo&. 
laxv.  10. 

In  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  congress  of  the  United  States,  entitled, 
"  An  Act  for  the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  oi 
Tnaps,  charts,  and  books,  to  the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies 
during  the  times  ther^i  mentioned,"  and  also  to  an  act  entitled,  "An 
Act  supplementary  to  an  act,  entitled,  an  act  for  the  encouragement 
of  learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and  books,  to  the 
authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  times  therein  men- 
tioned, and  exteniUng  the  benefits  thereof  to  the  arts  of  designing,  en.- 
giftving,  and  etching  historical  and  other  prints." 

CHARLES  CLINTON, 
Clerk  oftheDiitrict  of  Hew-Tork.    . 


THE  First  Baptist  Church  in  the  City  of  New-York,  ha^-ing,  by  a 
Conuiiittee,  examined  the  following  Selection  of  Hymns  and  Spiritual- 
Songs,  agree  to  use  them  m  Public  Worship,  as  an  Appendix  to  Dr. 
Watts's  Psalms  and  Hymns ;  and  do  hereby  i-ecommend  them  to  oiur 
sister  Churclies  in  particular,  to  the  people  of  God  in  general,  and  to 
the  public  at  large.  By  order  of  the  Church. 

JOHN  BEDIENT,  Church  Clerk, 

ynV'ToTk,  May  1, 1809. 


PREFACE. 

.1  H^  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts  are 
known  and  admired  by  most  of  the  godly  in 
all  denominations :  nor  is  this  admiration  any 
more  extensive  than  just.  In  poetry,  sublimi- 
ty and  spirituality,  they  stand  unequalled;  and 
will  probably  remain  so  to  the  end  of  time  ;  at 
leastuntil  a  more  perfect  state  of  the  church  than 
the  present.  As  evidence  of  their  high  and  ex- 
tensive reputation  it  may  be  remarked,  that  in 
most  congregations  they  are  constantly  used  ; 
also  that  nearly  all  the  collections  that  have 
been  published  owe  the  chief  of  their  riches 
and  beauties  to  that  "  sweet  singer  in  Israel." 
As  an  individual,  such  is  the  esteem  in  which 
1  hold  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dp.  Watts, 
that  I  wish  never  to  be  without  them,  either 
in  my  closet,  in  my  family,  or  in  the  house  of 
God.  They  are,  however,  but  human  comfio- 
sition  : — and,  in  a  doctrinal  point  of  view,  seve- 
ral of  them,  in  my  humble  opinion,  are  excep- 
tionable ;  which,  added  to  many  more  that  are 
of  local  application,  leave  the  book  deficient, 
with  respect  to  many  particular  occasions  and 
subjects. 

To  supply  this  deficiency,  Dr.  Rippon  pub- 
lished his  selection ;  which  is  certainly  supe- 
rior to  any  other  book  of  the  kind  that  has  ap- 
peared;   and  that  it  is  so  esteemed  by  the 


PREFACE. 

churches  of  Christ,  is  sufficiently  manifest,  by 
its  very  extensive  circulation  and  general  use. 

Favoured  as  we  are  with  this  excellent  se- 
lection, and  with  many  others,  several  of  which* 
are  valuable,  it  may  be  thought  by  some  alto- 
gether unnecessary  to  add  another.  Possibly 
it  is  so.  However  it  does  not  appear  so  to  me ; 
and  as  those  who  have  preceded  me  in  select- 
ing and  compiling  hymns,  have  thought  them- 
selves to  be  influenced  by  sufficient  reasons^ 
why  may  not  I  be  allowed  to  think  the  same  ? 

By  this  publication  I  hope  in  some  measure, 
First,  to  gratify  many  who  have  long  wished  to 
see,  in  a  suitable  book  for  public  worship,  a 
number  of  hymns  by  various  authors,  which 
are  not  contained  in  Dr.  Rippon's  selection. — 
Secondly,  to  contribute  towards  lessening  the 
vise  of  several  hymn  books  now  in  common 
circulation,  which  I  consider  as  essentially  er- 
roneous in  doctrine,  and  therefore  calculated  to 
corrupt  the  minds  of  some  who  use  them,  es- 
pecially of  young  christians.  And  Thirdly,  to 
furnish  those  who  choose  to  make  use  of  them, 
with  a  greater  variety  and  more  correct  edi- 
tion of  what  are  called  Spiritual  Songs,  than 
they  now  possess.  This  kind  of  composition 
lias,  for  several  years  past  been  greatly  abused 
— Songs  have  been  circulated,  not  only  in  MS. 
but  also  in  print,  which  have  been  so  barbarous 
in  language,  so  unequal  in  numbers,  and  so  de- 
fective in  rhyme,  as  to  excite  disgust  in  all  per- 
sons even  of  tolerable  understanding  in  these 
things  ;  and,  what  is  infinitely  worse,  so  ex- 
tremely unsound  in  doctrine,  that  no  discem- 

*  Especially  that  by  Drs.  Jones  and  Allison. 


PREFACE. 

iflg  christian  can  sing;  or  hear  them  withtjut 
pain.  Many  of  them,  notwithstanding,  contain 
valuable  ideas ;  and  such  I  have  laboured  to 
render  acceptable.  I  still  see  in  them  many- 
imperfections  ;  and  persons  of  better  taste  and 
discernment  must  necessarily  see  in  them  ma- 
ny more  ;  however,  I  have  learned,  and  all  who 
make  the  attempt  will  learn,  that,  easy  as  it 
may  be  to  discover  faults  in  poetic  composi- 
tion, it  is  very  difficult  for  a  man,  not  born  a 
poet,  to  correct  them. 

In  selecting  materials  for  this  work,  no  re-^ 
spect  has  been  had  to  the  religious  denomina- 
tion of  authors  :  Hymns  or  Songs  that  were 
thought  to  be  good,  wherever  found,were  taken. 

As  it  is  expected  that  this  book  will  have  its 
chief  circulation  where  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms 
and  Hymns  are  in  common  use,  there  are  but 
very  few  taken  from  that  excellent  book  ;  and 
yet,  for  the  benefit  of  such  as  do  not  possess 
Watts,  and  especially  for  the  use  of  travelling- 
ministers,  to  whom  it  would  be  inconvenient  to 
carry  both,  a  few  choice  ones  from  that  book 
are  inserted  in  this.  The  books  of  Newton 
and  Hart,  also  Watts's  Lyric  Poems,  and  the 
Songs  in  the  Night,  have  considerable  enriched 
this  volume.  As  a  proof  of  the  high  esteem 
in  which  I  hold  Dr.  Rippon's  selection  of 
hymns,  I  have  selected  about  one  half  of  the 
same.  Some  of  them,  to  be  sure  are  slightly 
altered.  Many  are  taken  from  other  collec- 
tions, either  as  I  found  them,  or  with  altera- 
tions. A  considerable  number,  especially  in 
the  second  part,  are  either  such  as  I  found  m 
writing  in  different  places,  and  among  different 


PREFACE. 

churches  of  Christ,  is  sufficiently  manifest,  by 
its  very  extensive  circulation  and  general  use. 

Favoured  as  we  are  with  this  excellent  se- 
lection, and  with  many  others,  several  of  which* 
are  valuable,  it  may  be  thought  by  some  alto- 
gether unnecessary  to  add  another.  Possibly 
it  is  so.  However  it  does  not  appear  so  to  me ; 
and  as  those  who  have  preceded  me  in  select- 
ing and  compiling  hymns,  have  thought  them- 
selves to  be  influenced  by  sufficient  reasonsj 
why  may  not  I  be  allowed  to  think  the  same  ? 

By  this  publication  I  hope  in  some  measure, 
First,  to  gratify  many  who  have  long  wished  to 
see,  in  a  suitable  book  for  public  worship,  a 
number  of  hymns  by  various  authors,  which 

are  not  contained  in  Dr.  Rippon's  selection 

Secondly,  to  contribute  towards  lessening  the 
use  of  several  hymn  books  now  in  common 
circulation,  which  I  consider  as  essentially  er- 
I'oneous  in  doctrine,  and  therefore  calculated  to 
corrupt  the  minds  of  some  who  use  them,  es- 
pecially of  young  christians.  And  Thirdly,  to 
furnish  those  who  choose  to  make  use  of  them, 
with  a  greater  variety  and  more  correct  edi- 
tion of  what  are  called  SpiHtual  Songs,  than 
they  now  possess.  This  kind  of  composition 
has,  for  several  years  past  been  greatly  abused 
— Songs  have  been  circulated,  not  only  in  MS. 
but  also  in  print,  which  have  been  so  barbarous 
in  language,  so  unequal  in  numbers,  and  so  de- 
fective in  rhyme,  as  to  excite  disgust  in  all  per- 
sons even  of  tolerable  understanding  in  these 
things ;  and,  what  is  infinitely  worse,  so  ex- 
tremely unsound  in  doctrine,  that  no  discem- 

*  Especially  that  by  Drs.  Jones  and  Allison. 


PREFACE. 

ing^  christian  can  sing;  or  hear  them  without 
pain.  Many  of  them,  notwithstanding,  contain 
valuable  ideas ;  and  such  I  have  laboured  to 
render  acceptable.  I  still  see  in  them  many- 
imperfections  ;  and  persons  of  better  taste  and 
discernment  must  necessarily  see  in  them  ma- 
ny more  ;  however,  I  have  learned,  and  all  who 
make  the  attempt  will  learn,  that,  easy  as  it 
may  be  to  discover  faults  in  poetic  composi- 
tion, it  is  very  difficult  for  a  man,  not  born  a 
poet,  to  correct  them. 

In  selecting  materials  for  this  work,  no  re- 
spect has  been  had  to  the  religious  denomina- 
tion of  authors  :  Hymns  or  Songs  that  were 
thought  to  be  good,  wherever  found,were  taken. 

As  it  is  expected  that  this  book  will  have  its 
chief  circulation  where  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms 
and  Hymns  are  in  common  use,  there  are  but 
very  few  taken  from  that  excellent  book  ;  and 
yet,  for  the  benefit  of  such  as  do  not  possess 
Watts,  and  especially  for  the  use  of  travellini;' 
ministers,  to  whom  it  would  be  inconvenient  to 
carry  both,  a  few  choice  ones  from  that  book 
are  inserted  in  this.  The  books  of  Newton 
and  Hart,  also  Watts's  Lyric  Poems,  and  the 
Songs  in  the  Night,  have  considerable  enriched 
this  volume.  As  a  proof  of  the  high  esteem 
in  which  I  hold  Dr.  Rippon's  selection  oi 
hymns,  I  have  selected  about  one  half  of  the, 
same.  Some  of  them,  to  be  sure  are  slightly- 
altered.  Many  are  taken  from  other  collec- 
tions, either  as  I  found  them,  or  with  altera- 
tions.  A  considerable  number,  especially  in 
the  second  part,  are  either  such  as  I  found  in. 
writing  in  different  places,  and  among;  different 


PREFACE. 

bocieties,  or  such  as  have  been  sent  to  ine  in 
letters,  and  which  were  never  before  in  print. 
Some  of  them  indeed  have  undergone  such  al- 
terations, as  that  little  more  than  the  general 
idea  remains.  I  do  my  self  make  no  pretensions 
to  poetic  talent;  nevertheless,  at  different 
times,  since  I  profess  to  have  known  the  Lord, 
I  have  been  led  to  compose  hymns  :  of  these  a 
few  will  appear  in  this  book  ;  and,  that  no  other 
person  may  be  charged  with  their  blemishes, 

they  are  distinguished  by  the  letter  P ,  as 

the  others  are  by  the  names  of  their  respective 
authors  when  known — when  the  authors  are 
unknown^  the  books  are  mentioned  from  which 
the  hymns  or  songs  are  taken. 

The  book  is  divided  into  two  parts :  the  first 
containing  what  are  called  the  Hyinns^  the  se- 
cond what  are  called  the  Spiritual  Songs.  In 
this  general  division,  I  have  been  governed 
partly  by  the  metre  and  partly  by  the  tunes 
usually  sung  to  those  of  the  second  part ;  but 
principally  by  the  denomination  under  which 
they  commonly  pass  among  us.  The  first  part 
contains  420  hymns,  and  is  especially  designed 
for  the  use  of  congregations,  in  the  same  man- 
ner in  v/hich  Dr.  Rippon's  book  is  used  ;  that 
is,  as  an  Appendix  to  Dr.  Watts's  Psalms  and 
Hymns.  •  The  second  part  contains  150  Spiri- 
tual Songs  ;  some  of  v/hich  may  be  used  in 
common  with  those  of  the  former  part,  but 
which  are  chiefly  designed  for  the  use  of  So- 
ciety meetings  and  other  circles  of  religious 
friends. 

To  this  kind  of  singing  I  am  aware  that  ma- 
ny serious  persons  object ;  however  it  is  hoped 
that  they  will  bear  with  those  to  whom  it  has 


PREFACE. 

often  been  made  a  means  of  great  refreshment, 
and  the  rather  so,  because  it  appears  to  have 
been  OAvned,  in  many  instances,  as  the  means 
of  bringing  careless  sinners  to  think  seriously 
of  eternal  things. 

As  in  Dr.  Rippon's  book,  so  in  this,  both  the 
hymns  and  songs  are  arranged  under  particu- 
lar heads,  and  the  number  of  each  made  to 
agree  with  the  number  of  the  page  on  which  it 
stands ;  which  must  greatly  facilitate  the  find- 
ing either  of  any  particular  one  sought  for,  or 
of  one  suited  to  any  particular  subject  or  occa- 
sion. 

Should  the  sales  of  this  work  produce  any 
surplus  of  money,  after  defraying  the  expense 
of  printing,  distribution.  Sec.  it  shall  be  scrupu- 
lously applied  to  the  interests  of  Sion.  And 
should  the  book  be  rendered  at  all  useful,  either 
to  the  dear  people  I  statedly  serve,  and  for 
whose  use  it  is  primarily  designed,  or  to  any 
other  church  or  individual,  my  Lord  and  Mas- 
ter shall  have  all  the  praise. 

W.  P 

A>7,"-7orA-,  1809. 


PARTICULAR  CONTENTS, 


A 

AARON— his  breat-plate      -        .        .        .  86 

Accepted  time 251 

Acceptance  through  Christ  alone            -        -  252 

Adam — first  and  second           .         .         _         .  15, 

Adoption — Aba  Father            -         .         -         .  33 

Admiration  and  Confidence     ...        -  I7f 

Afflictions — good             .....  257 

Affections  on  things  above      -        -        -        -  364 

AU  and  in  All— Christ  is        -        -        -        -  12S 

All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand          -        -        -  178 

All  things  working  for  good             ...  264 

Apostacy — Will  ye  also  go  away  ?            -        -  336 

Approaching  the  Mercy  seat           ...  201 

Are  there  few  that  be  saved  ?          ...  579 

Asking  the  way  to  Zion           -        -        -        -  333 

Ascension  of  Christ        -         -         -         -         -  83 
Awakened  sinners          ....       187 — 202 

B 

BELIEVER— the  weak  encouraged      -       133—184 

Happy           ....  310 

Running  his  race           -         -  181 

In  his  warfare  ...  182 
Waiting  for  the  coming  of  his 

Lord        -        -        -        -  183 

Devoting  himself  to  God       .  203 

Walking  with  God  -  -  204 
Lamenting   the    absence    of 

Jesus  ....  205 
Desiring  the  presence  of  God 

in  life  and  death  .  -  206 
Two  natures  in  him     207—251—299 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Believer — Complaining  that  he   cannot 

do  the  good  lie  would         -  208 

Complaining-  of  Inconstancy  -  209 

-     Lamenting  indwelling- sin      -  210 

an  evil  heart  211,  212,  213 

Desiring  wings  to  flee  away  214 

Meeting  and  parting  with 

brethren      -        -        215, 216,  217 

His  prayer  answered  by  crosses  218 

Method  of  his  salvation          -  219 

Crowned       -        .        -        .  184 

Bell— tolling  at  death,  or  a  funeral         -         -  411 

Bethesda— pool  of          .....  200 

Boldness — holy 176 

Balaam's  wish  vain 269 

Bartimeus — blind            ...         .         .  247 

Bones — vision  of  the  dry         -         -         -        -  249 

Backslider — returning            .        .        _         .  260 

Bosom  friend 319 

Baptism        -        -        .        -        -        -        374,  380 


CALVARY          .-..--  278 

Christ — his  condescending  grace            .        -  87 

Incarnation            -        -         -  72 

Transfiguration      -         -        -  7S 

Sufferings  and  death      .         -  74—79 

Efficacy  of  his  death      -         -  268 

Resurrection          ...  80 

Ascension     ....  83 

Exaltation     ....  88 
Intercession           -         -     84,  85,  86 

Invitations     ....  65 
Characters  and  refiresentations  of  him. 

Aaron,  the  true       ^        ■«        -         .  86 

Adam,  the  second  -         -        -         -  15 

Advocate         -         -        -         -         -  90 

Brazen  serpent         -        -         -        -  91 

Bread  oflife            ....  92 

Bridegroom— husband     -        -        -  93 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS* 


CJirist— Brig-ht  and  morning  star 

9* 

Captain  of  our  salvation 

182 

Corner  stone 

9B 

Desire  of  all  nations 

96 

Door       -         -        .         - 

97 

Forerunner  ^ 
Foundation  3 

98 

Fountain  opened 

99 

Friend     -         -         .         . 

100, 

101—198 

Gift  of  God     - 

103 

Kinsman          ^        _        - 

102 

Lamb  of  God 

106 

Leader 

-        107 

Lord  our  righteousness 

48,  117 

Life  of  the  soul 

46 

Messenger  of  the  covenant 

108 

Messiah     .... 

106 

Pearl  of  great  price 

110 

Physician  of  souls 

ill. 

112,  113 

Portion       .... 

280 

Precious  to  them  that  believe 

105 

Priest,  high 

114 

Priesthood—excellency  of  it 

115 

Ransom 

116 

Shepherd           .         .     '  . 

118,  119 

Vine         .           .... 

120 

Way          .... 

121,  122 

All  and  in  all— crown  him        123,  124,  125 
Church— A  building        .        .        .        .        .        331 

A  garden 332 

Asking  the  way  to  Zion  .        .        .         333 
Her  increase  promised  and  pleaded         357 
Church  Meetini^s     .....       334—342 
Children,  how  shall  I  put  thee  among  them  ?  289 

City — No  abiding  one  here       ....         365 
Circumspection        .... 
Communion  with  God,  desired 

Excellency  of  it 
Confession  and  pardon 
Conversion — ofZaccheus 
The  thief 
Praise  for  it 


266 
57,  59 


60 
52 
39 
41 

534 


PARTICULAR  CONTENTS. 


Conversion—Matter  for  prayer  and  praise 

335 

Come  see  a  man 

313 

t:ovei^.ant— support  in  God's  under  trouble 

34 

Pleading  it     .... 

35 

Creation— the  wisdom  of  it      . 

8 

Cross  of  Christ— glorying  in  it 

265 

A  sight  of  it 

325 

Grosses — sprayer  answered  by  them 

218 

Crown  him 

124,  125 

D 

DARKNESS— hope  in  it                139,  140, 

142,  143 

Removed  and  joy  restored 

148 

Deacons 

.        355 

Death      ....... 

405,  411 

A  welcome  messenger 

406 

Of  a  young  person         .        .     *  . 

40r 

Preparation  for  it  desired 

408,  411 

Encouragement  against  the  fear  of  it 

41^ 

Christ's  presence  makes  it  easy    . 

412 

Dying  in  the  embrace  of  God 

413 

And  Judgment 

.        409 

Deliverances— what  hath  God  wrought  ! 

.        338 

Dismission       ...... 

.        255 

E 

EFFORT         

.        201 

Election             .         .        .        ,        .        . 

31 

Encouragement 

308,  aiS 

Against  the  fear  of  death 

410 

Eternity            .        .        .        . 

324 

Evening  hymns        .         . 

228—235 

Exhortation— to  prayer    .  '     . 

307,  309 

Experience 

322 

F 

Fall  of  man               ..... 

15 

Effects  thereof  lamented 

16 

Fasts  and  thanksgivings 

398—402 

Faith — Its  anthor  and  preciousness 

130 

Power     .         .         .         . 

131 

Struggling  with  unbelief     . 

1"^ 

PARTICULAR  CONTENTS, 

Faith  Encouraged  though  weak        .        .        .        133 

Fear  not  68,  ri 

Fear  of  God,  being  in  it  all  the  day  long         134,  135 
Fellowship  with  God — Excellency  of  it  .  60 

Flock— little Tl,  159 

Forgiveness — of  God — A  joyful  sound     .         .  51 

Fortitude — holy 136 

In  Martyrdom         ....         137 

Forms  vain  without  the.  power         .        .        .        240 

Friend—Christ  ....        100,  101,  198 

A  bosom  friend  .         .         .         .         319 

Funeral — of  a  young  person      ....        407 

G 

GENTILES— Spread  of  the  gospel  among  them     24S 

Praying  for  Jews    ...  360 

Giving  to  the  poor  -        -        -        371,372,373 

Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ         .         -         _  263 

God — His  unity 1 

Immutability 2 

Infinity         -,-.._  3 

Sovereign  Decrees       ...        -  4 

Supreme  and  self-sufficient           -        -  5 

Invisible  and  eternal              -         -         -  6, 7 

Pardoning  ;  in  this  none  like  him           -  49 

Ready  to  forgive           -         -         .         .  54, 

Reasoning  with  sensible  sinners             -  63 

Shall  supply  all  your  need     -         -         -  70 
Fear  of  him          .        -        -        .          134,135 

His  wisdom  and  goodness    -        -        -  149 

Living  and  moving,  &c.  all  from  him  262 

Thinking  on  his  saints  -         -         -         -  312 

Gracious -  317 

Gospel— A  feast              ....        -  25 
Jubilee              ,        .        -        .            26,27 

Glory,  wisdom  and  majesty  of  It        -  28 

The  power  of  God  to  salvation  -        -  29 

Rational  defence  of  it         -         -         -  30 

Invitations 65 

Freeness 243 

A  net 245 

Spread  of  it         248,  356,  S57,  358,  359,  36© 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Grace — Efficacious 38 

Renewing",  praise  to  God  for  it          -  42 

A  charming  sound    -        -        -        -  43 

Excellency  of  it         .        -        -         .  44, 

Sufficient 69 

Gravity  and  decency      -----  138 

H 

JHARVEST  and  summer       ....        390 
Heart — Wretched  and  wandering  -  50 

Stony 326 

Hardness  of  it  lamented      -         313, 314< 

Contrite      -        -         -  191,  192 195 

Heaven — The  worship  of  it  -        -        -        420 

Heaven  and  Hell 418 

Hell — The  impenitent  sinner's  own  place        -        419 

Hell  and  Heaven  418 

Help  laid  on  Christ         -        -        *         -        -        298 
Hope-In  darkness          -        -         -           139,142,143 
Encourged  by  a  view  of  the  divine  perfec- 
tions          140 

Of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on  earth  144 

In  greatest  straits         .         -         -         -         I45 

Hoping  against  hope     -         -         -         -         268 

Humility        ..--..-        275 

I 

JEHOVAH— Jireh         -         -        -  -        -  145 

Jesus — Looking  to  him           -         .  -         .  199 

Ever  the  same       -         .  -         .  232 

Weeping  over  Jerusalem  -         -  246 

Is  Jesus  mine !  enough  -         -  253 

Jerusalem — Jesus  weeping  over  it  -        -  246 

Jews — Their  conversion  prayed  for  by  Gentiles  360 

Ignorance  lamented  and  wisdom  asked            -  172 

Increase  is  of  God         ....  242 

It  is  the  Lord                -             -             -             -  166 

It  is  I  ^  -  -  -  323, 328 

Judgment        -  -  .  -      409,416,417 

K 

KINGDOM  come       -  -  -  -        247 

Knowledge  at  present  imperfect  -  12 


PARTICULAR   CONTENTS. 


J<,AW— The  moral— Spiritual  -  -        202 

Tlie  sinner  found  wanting  by  it  20 
Requiring  what  the  creature 

cannot  render  -  22 

Practical  use  of  it  -  21 

Ineffectual  to  salvation     -         268 
JUaw  and  Gospel,  or  Christ  a  refuge  from  the  curse 

of  the  law  -  -  23 

Ceremonial  -  -  -  -  24 

Lion,  Sampson's  -  .  "  -  ,         281 

I^onging  for  the  latter  day  glory  -  -        359 

For  glory  in  heaven  -  •        367 

Looking  to  Jesus*        -  -  -  199,286 

Lord's  bay      ...  -  301,302 

Morning     -  -  -  303,304 

Evening      -  -  -  -         305 

Love— *God's  eternal  and  unchangeable  -  32 

Pardoning  .  .  .  50 

To  God  -  -  -  -         15G 

To  Christ  -  -  -  151—154 

To  the  Brethren  -  -  155—159 

To  our  Enemies  ...         160 

Loving-kindness  of  the  Lord  -  -        306 

M 

MAN,  by  nature,  grace,  and  glorv  -  292 

His  frailty     -  -    '        -  -  40S 

Martha  and  Mary  -  -  -  284, 285 

Meeting  and  parting  with  brethren  215,  216,  217 

Means  incfi'ectual         -  .  -  -  256 

Mercy  seat— approach  it  my  soul  -  -  201 

Meditation        -----  220 

jMinisters— Institution  of  the  gospel  ministry  34S 
Seeldng  direction  in  liie  choice  of  a 

Pastor     -  -  -  -  344 

Watching  for  souls  -  -  345 

The  goodness  of  God  acknowledged 

in  g'iving  Ministers          -  -  34? 

A  Ministev  leaving  his  people        -  348 

The  people's  prayer  for  their  minister  349 

The  Minister's  wi«h  for  his  people  S5G 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Ministers— Abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord      SSi 

Lovest  thou  me  ?    -            -  -        352 

Christ's  care  of  Ministers  and  churches  35$ 

Contradictions  in  their  work  -        354 

Missionaries — prayer  for  them             -  -        358 

Miracles  of  Christ        -            -            -  112,113 

Morning  hymns            -            -            -  225,  226,  227 

or  Evening        -            -  -        3^ 

Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God  -  -        413 

Moses  and  the  Lamb-^the  song  of       -  -        271 

N 
NAMES — party  names  opposed  to  christian  love     15S 

National  prayer  and  praise        -            -  398 — 402 

o 

OBEDIENCE— Creature's  insufficient  -          22 

One  thing  I  know          ...  -         l/f 

Opening  a  new  place  of  worship  236,  237,  238 

P 

PARDON— A  pardoning  God            -  -          49 

Love                  -            -  -          50 

Spoken  by  Christ          -  «           53 

Party  names  opposed  to  christian  love  -        1 56 

Parting  with  brethren            -            -  216, 21f 

VVitli  carnal  joys       -            -  368, 369 

Patience — Pleading  for  it  under  affliction  162 

Peoce — ye  shall  have  in  me     -            -  -        329 

Penitent            -             .            -            .  187—202 

Perseverance  61 — desired        -            -  -          6^ 

Pilgrims — Their  safety             -             -  -         31|. 

Pool  of  Bethesda          -            -            -  -        200 

Plenty  in  time  of  dearth           -            -  .        28$ 

Portion — mine  is  above              -            -  -         366 

Prayer               .            .             .            ,  -         309 

Answered  by  crosses     -            -  -        218 

Exhortation  to prajer     -             -  -        307 

Praying  for  relations     -            -  -        327 

Pride  .....        274 

Priest— high— Christ               -            -  -        114 

Priesthood— the  excellency  of  Christ's  -        115 


PARTICULAR   CONTENTS. 

Promises—The  first    -            -            -  -  66 

To  two  or  three      -            -  -  241 

Of  strength  equal  to  our  day  -  67 

Of  the  Divine  presence      -  -  68 

Of  sufficient  grace              -  -  69 

Of  a  supply  of  all  our  need  -  70 

Of  the  kingdom      -            -  -  71 

Provide — The  Lord  will          -            -  -  145 

Providence — Mysteries  of  it                 -  9,  13,  14 

To  be  explained  hereafter  -  10 

Publican — God  be  merciful,  &c.           -  -  187 

R 

RACE— The  Believer's          -            -  181, 267 

Reading  the  scriptures             -             -  -  221 

Redemption — by  Christ  alone               -  -  36 

Finished             -            -  -  37 

Religion — Its  importance        -             -  -  186 

Remember  me              .            -            .  _  193 

Relations — Praying  for  them                -  -       .  327 

Rejoicing — In  God      -            -            -  -  146 

In  his  ways            .            .  -  147 

Evermore              .            ,  -  272 

Resignation,  or  God  our  portion           -  163 — 169 

Resurrection — Christ's            -            -  -  80 

A  pledge  of  ours  -  81 

Matter  of  comfort  to  those 

who  seek  Christ  -  82 

Of  the  bodies  of  the  saints  -  414 

General — Prospect  of  it  -  415 

Rest — For  weary  saints  in  eternity       -  -  291 

Resolve — ^Esther's        -            -            -  -  194 

Request            -----  167 

Return  of  joy  after  a  time  of  darkness  -  148 

Retirement  and  meditation      -            -  -  220 

Revival— Hoped  for    -            -            -  -  290 

Prayed  for     -            -            -  -  342 

Righteousness — Human  insufficient    -  -  47 

Christ's  imputed        -  48,  259 

Room — Yet  there  is     -            -            -  -  64 

S 

SALVATION— Complete      ^            -  -  S3 

Melodious  sound       -  ~  56 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Salvation — Method  of  it  -  ♦        2lf 

Saviour — His  invitation  -  -  -  05 

Sampson's  Lion  -  -  -  -         281 

Satan  returning  -  -  -  ,         283 

Scriptures — Invitations  -  -  -  17 

Usefulness  -  -  -  18 

Riches     -  -  -  -  19 

Self-denial      -----        171 

Self-examination  ...     172,  173,  174 

Self-abhorrence  -  -  -  196,197 

Sheep — Lost — found  -  .  .  40 

Security  of  Christ's     -  -  118,119 

Sinner — The  impenitent  found  wantnig  -  20 

Awakened         -  187—202,  330 

Grown  thoughtless  -  -         4U4 

Hell  his  own  place  -  -         419 

3ongof  Moses  and  the  Lamb  -  -        271 

Society  meetings         -  -  -  306 — 330 

Soldier— The  christian  *  -  -         315 

Sorrow — Godly  -  .  -  .         276 

Spirit — Holy — His  leadings     -  -  -         126 

Longing  for  his  propitious  gale         127 

His  drawings  celebrated  -         128 

operations  necessary  -         1^2?) 

v/itnessing  and  sealing      -         270 

Spring  -  -  .  -  384,385 

Strength  equal  to  the  day         -  -  -  67 

Struggle  between  faith  and  unbelief  132 

Submission  -  -  164,  165,  166,  169 

Summer  .  -  .  -  .        S90 

Supper — The  Lord's  -  -    581,  382,  383 

T 

THIEF— converted                 -            -  -          41 

Thunder          ...            -  388,589 

Tlianksgiving— days  of            -             -  399—402 

Times— All  in  God's  hand      -             -  -         178 

Time— The  shortness  of  it       -             -  -        40S 

Time  arid  Eternity       -             -             -  -         403 

Traveller's  Psalm         -             -             -  -           11 
Trials — remembering  how  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  168 

~      -              ~        1  like  Gold  -        ir© 
t2 


PARTICULAR    CONTENTS. 

Tribulation      -----        2T3 
TViist — Humble — preventing  despair  -        175 

U 

UNION  to  Christ,  by  the  bond  of  love  in  eternity  300 
Spirit  in  reg-eneration        45 


Indissoluble 

46 

Blessedness        t     - 

321 

w 

WALKING  with  God 

204 

Warfare — The  Believer's — also,  his  armour 

182 

Animated  in  it  and  crowned 

184 

Winter              .            .             -            - 

391,  392 

Why  weepest  thou  ?     - 

190 

Works  good     .            -            -            - 

277 

Worldling         .            .            -            - 

288 

Worship — secret          -            .            . 

220,  221 

Family        -            -            - 

222—235 

Public 

236—300 

Opening  a  new  place  of  public  236,237,  238 

World— Amaze          .            -            _ 

- 

Vanity  of  it    - 

-        361 

The  rich  fool  surprised 

362 

Farewell  to  it 

3^3 

Affections  on  things  above     - 

-        365 

Hopes  of  heaven  drown  cares  on  earth      365 

My  portion  is  above    - 

-        366 

Parting  with  carnal  joys 

368, 969 

Love  to  the  creatures  is  dangerous 
Y 
YE  AR— Seasons  thereof 

370 

384—303 

New  Year 

394, 395 

A  year  of  threatening  drought 

386 

Rain 

-        387 

All  the  seasons  of  the  year  crowned  with 
goodness    -  -  -  -        393 

Young  persons  encouraged  in  seeking  Christ  396,  397 
Yet  there  is  room  -  ,  -  -  64 

z 

ZEAL  .  -  -  .  179—185 


A  TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES, 
EXPLAINED  OR  ALLUDED  TO  IN  PART  I. 


Book. 

Chap. 

r. 

Hymn. 

Book. 

Chap. 

V- 

Hymn. 

Gen. 

5. 

24 

58  204 

Psalms 

89. 

19 

298 

18. 

19 

223 

102. 

25, 

28 

2 

22. 

14 

145 

118. 

5 

147 

24. 

56 

376 

119. 

105 

17 

41. 

56 

282 

119. 

67,71 

257 

49. 

10 

109 

119. 

117 

61 

Exod. 

28. 

29 

86 

119. 

136,158 

16 

Numb. 

21. 

8,9 

91 

Prov. 

8. 

13 

174 

23. 

10 

'269 

8. 

17 

396 

Deut. 

6. 

4 

1 

16. 

26 

135 

6. 

5 

150 

23. 

17 

134 

S3. 

26,29 

296 

Cantic. 

1. 

3 

96 

Judges 

14. 

8 

281 

3. 

11 

125 

Kuth 

3. 

4,9 

102 

5. 

16 

100 

ISam. 

3. 

18 

166 

Isaiah 

1. 

18 

G3 

30. 

6 

140 

24. 

18, 

20 

416 

2  Sam. 

16. 

17 

100 

25. 

6 

25 

23. 

5 

34 

28. 

16, 

17 

95 

1  Chron.  29. 

14 

372 

45. 

24 

4S 

Esther 

4. 

16 

194 

54. 

13 

172 

Job 

3. 

17 

291 

57. 

15 

191 

23. 

3,4 

59 

61. 

2 

116 

Psalms 

2. 

8 

357 

63. 

7 

306 

4. 

4 

220 

Jer. 

3. 

15 

347 

4. 

6 

361 

3. 

19 

289 

23. 

1,3 

119 

3. 

22 

50 

24. 

7 

83 

8. 

22 

111 

SO. 

7 

205 

9. 

23, 

24 

146 

31. 

15 

178 

17. 

9  211,21 

3,213 

35. 

3 

56 

23. 

6 

48 

,  117 

39. 

4^3 

Lament.    2. 

22, 

23 

230 

45. 

38 

3. 

39 

162 

55. 

6 

214 

Ezek. 

37. 

3 

249 

65. 

11 

393 

Daniel 

5. 

27 

20 

74. 

20 

35 

9. 

26 

109 

77. 

19 

14 

Hosea 

2. 

15 

97 

$9. 

15 

27  1 

11. 

4 

128 

TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Book. 

Chap. 

r.           Htjmtr.  1 

Book. 

Chap. 

r. 

Hymn, 

Hosea 

14. 

4 

50 

John 

6. 

20 

323, 

328 

Amos 

3. 

1—6 

400 

6. 

35y 

48 

92 

Micah 

6. 

6,7  47, 

522 

7. 

37 

65 

7. 

18 

49 

9. 

25 

172 

Hab. 

3. 

17,  18, 

252 

10. 

9 

97 

Hag. 

2. 

7 

96 

10. 

27, 

29 

118 

2. 

9 

109 

13. 

7 

10 

Mai. 

3. 

1 

108 

14. 

6 

122 

Matt. 

5. 

44 

160 

14. 

19 

46 

6. 

10      248 

,356 

15. 

15 

120 

6. 

33 

397 

17. 

24 

85 

,420 

9. 

2 

53 

19. 

30 

37 

12. 

43,45 

283 

19. 

41 

246 

5. 

13,46 

no 

20. 

13 

190 

14. 

27     323 

328 

21. 

6 

245 

15. 

19 

211 

21. 

15 

352 

18. 

20 

241 

21. 

18—20 

179 

20. 

28 

87 

Acts 

1. 

25 

419 

24. 

44 

408 

9. 

6 

192 

35. 

40 

371 

10. 

38 

373 

25. 

41 

417 

20. 

26, 

27 

348 

28. 

5,6 

82 

24. 

24, 

25 

254 

Mark 

6. 

50     323 

,  328 

26. 

22 

395 

8. 

34 

171 

Romans     1. 

16 

29 

9. 

24 

132 

4 

18—21 

263 

Luke 

5. 

5 

245 

7. 

14 

203 

7. 

47 

51 

7. 

19 

193 

,208 

9. 

23 

171 

7. 

24, 

25 

299 

10. 

38,42  284,285 

8. 

11 

414 

11. 

21,22 

287 

8. 

14 

126 

12. 

16,21  362,288 

8. 

33, 

39 

31 

12. 

35,38 

183 

8. 

35 

300 

13. 

23 

279 

11. 

1,2,25,35  360       • 

14. 

22 

64 

12. 

1 

203 

15. 

3,4 

40 

iCor. 

3. 

6, 

7 

242 

16. 

25 

418 

7. 

17 

45 

18. 

13 

187 

13. 

9 

12 

18. 

35,  38 

247 

16. 

13 

136 

19. 

1,10 

39 

2  Cor 

9. 

15 

103 

23. 

34 

160 

1.3. 

11 

216 

23. 

42 

41 

Gal. 

3. 

28 

156 

24. 

34 

80 

4. 

6 

33 

John 

1. 

29 

106 

4. 

19 

354 

5. 

16 

103 

5. 

17 

261 

4. 

29 

318 

Eph. 

2. 

5 

43 

6. 

2, 9  200, 243 

3. 

8 

130 

TABLE  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Book.      Chap. 

r,        H 

i/mn. 

Book. 

C/mp. 

F. 

Hymn. 

Eph.         4. 

15,  16 

104 

Heb. 

13, 

17 

345 

6. 

13,  17 

182 

James 

1. 

27 

186 

PhU.          1. 

6 

32 

2. 

18 

277 

3. 

12,  21 

182 

1  Pet. 

1. 

18,19 

36 

4. 

1 

350 

1. 

22 

159 

Col.            3. 

11 

123 

2. 

6 

95 

iThess.    5. 

16 

272 

2. 

7 

105 

1  Tim.      3. 

8,13 

355 

3. 

20,21 

89 

2  Tim.  1.12, 

and  2, 13 

32 

1  John 

1. 

3 

60 

Heb.          4. 

2 

24 

1. 

9 

52 

6. 

19,20 

98 

2. 

1 

90 

7. 

25 

84 

Rev. 

2. 

1 

353 

9. 

27 

409 

2. 

10 

184 

12. 

2     199. 

286 

22. 

16 

94 

12. 

7 

165 

23. 

17 

243 

13. 

14 

365 

A  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  FIB§T  WNE. 


Uijmn  and  page. 

A  DAM,  our  father  and  our  head  15 

-^^   Afflicted  saint  to  Christ  draw  near  67 

A  friend  there  is — your  voices  join  101 

A  garden  fenc'd  from  common  earth  332 

A  good  High  Priest  is  come       -         -  114 

Alas !  by  nature  how  deprav'd,             -  289 

Alas !  it  is  a  thorny  road             -         -  261 

Alas  !  the  deep  deceit  and  sin             -  213 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus's  name      -  125 

Almighty  maker,  God        -         -         -  240 

Almighty  maker  of  my  frame              -  403 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace     -  160 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross         -         -  136 

And  art  thou  with  us  gracious  Lord  68 

And  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  thee     -  153 

And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high         -  165 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have           -  171 

And  will  the  eternal  king            -         -  205 

And  will  the  judge  descend       -         -  417" 

And  may  I  hope  that  when  no  more  177 

Another  six  days  work  is  done             -  301 
Approach,  my  soul,  my  soul  the  mercy-seat  20 1 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts  arise  16 

Ascend  thy  throne  Almighty  king      -  248 

A  sinner  from  my  birth  I've  been         -  322 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung       -  41 
W 


A  TABLE 

Hymn  and  page, 

A stonish'd  and  distressed             -         -  211 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home  127 

Awake  and  sing  the  song            -         -  271 

Awake  my  heart !  my  soul  arise         -  303 

Awake  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve  181 

Awake  sweet  gratitude  and  sing         -  85 

Awake  our  souls  and  bless  his  name  97 

Awake  my  soul  in  joyful  lays               -  306 

15  ACK SLIDERS  who  your  misery  feel   124 

-*-'  Before  thy  throne  eternal  king  351 

Begone  my  worldly  cares  away           -  235 

Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive  I  113 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb      -         -  106 

Behold  a  sinner  gracious  Lord             -  199 

Behold  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God       -  138 

Behold  long  wish'd  for  spring  is  come  385 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand         -  285 

Beneath  thy  frowns  O  Lord  I  lie         -  143 

Beside  the  gospel  pool       -         -         -  200 

Bless'd  be  the  tie  that  binds        -         -  155 
Bles.s'd  men  who  stretch  their  willing  hands  179 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow           -         -  2G 

Both  poor  and  needy,  Lord,  am  I         -  312 

By  faith  in  Christ  I  v/alk  with  God     -  204 

By  various  maxims  forms  and  rules  286 

r^  HILDREN  of  God  renounce  your  fears  328 

^^   Come  all  who  love  to  pray            -  316 

Come  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  Dove  125 

Come  guilty  souls  and  flee  away          -  251 

Come  mourning  sinner  in  whose  breast  194 

Come  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind        -  152 

Come  sinners,  saith  the  mighty  God  63 

Come  ve  that fearthe  Lord         -        -  334 


A  TABLE. 

Hymn  and  page. 

Cbmpar'd  with  Christ,  in  all  beside     -  12^ 

Confirm  the  hope  thy  word  allows      -  293 

Courage  my  soul  I  behold  the  prize  29 1 

Curst  be  the  man,  forever  curst         -  23 

T^EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below      -  363 
^^  Dear  Lord  and  has  thy  pard'ning  love  375l 

Dear  Lord  though  bitter  is  the  Cup  161 

Dear  Saviour  we  are  thine           -         -  45 

Dear  Saviour  make  me  wise  to  see     -  lT2 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear     -  238 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid  41 S 
Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  hath  made  1 1 1 

Deluded  souls  who  think  to  find         -  362 

Depraved  minds  on  ashes  feed              -  92 

Destruction's  dangerous  road              -  279 

Did  Christ  o*er  sinners  weep  ?             -  246 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  Lord      -  254« 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  ray  Lord           -  352 

Dost  thou  my  profit  seek             -         -  169 

Tp  NSLAVD  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains     35 

•*--'  Eternal  God  !  Almighty  cause     -  1 

Eternal  God!  now  smile  on  those       -  279 

Eternal  Spirit  we  confess            -         -  12'9 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy        -         -  393 

Eternal  wisdom,  thee  we  praise           -  8 

Eternity  unequali'd  thought  ?     -         -  324 

ip  AIR  Zion's  king  we  suppliant  bow  355 
■*•    Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss  1 31 

Faith — tis  a  precious  grace         -         -  1.513 

Farewell  vain  world,  to  earth  adieu    -  35i& 

Father  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd       -  .357 

Father  of  all,  thv  care  we  bless            -  2'?* 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Hymn  and  page. 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house            -  343 

Father  of  mercies  !  God  of  love           -  394 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss            -  1 67 

Father  of  faithful  Abra*m  hear             -  360 

Firgiveness  1  tis  a  joyful  sound            -  5 1 

From  all  that's  mortal,  ail  that's  vain  60 

From  Sinai's  mount  to  Sion's  hill         -  298 

From  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus*s  saints  217 

f^  AZE  on  spectators  and  behold       -  380 

^^  Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above  109 

God's  nature  and  his  name  we  read     -  79 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way          -  9 

God  shall  alone,  the  refuge  be              -  149 

Grace  1  tis  a  charming  sound              -  43 

Great  Former  of  this  various  frame    -  2 

Great  God  of  providence,  thy  ways     -  10 

Great  God  of  all !  thy  matchless  power  402 

Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  thy  ways  49 

Great  God,  oppress'd  with  grief  and  fear  22 1 

Great  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent  222 

Great  God,  now  condescend       -         -  224 

Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless  237 

Great  God,  to  thee,  my  evening  song  228 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth     -  358 

Great  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand  395 

Great  God,  to  thee  I'll  make       -         -  263 

Great  Spirit  of  immortal  love     -         -  157 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel's  host  342 

TJTAIL  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine      -  38 

^^  Happy  beyond  description  he       -  135 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place  331 

Hark  \  'tis  our  heavenly  eaLder's  voice  184 

Haste  that  delightful  awfuj  day            -  3G7 

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A  TABLE 

Hymn  and  page. 

Heaven  has  confirm 'd  the  great  decree  409 

He  dies  1  the  friend  of  shiners  dies     -  381 

Pie  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives     ♦  84 

Here  Lord  my  soul  convicted  stands  21 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord    -  1 1 

How  hast  thou  Lord  from  year  to  year  387 

Hov/  long  and  tedious  are  the  days      -  205 

How  pracious  is  the  book  divine         -^  17 

Hov/  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  heart     -  50 

How  various  and  how  new           -  230 

How  charming  is  the  place         -         ►  239 

How  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace  243 

How  long  thou  faithful  God  shall  I     -  244 

How  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear      -  252 

How  many  years  has  man  been  driven  359 

Hov/  iong  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign  415 

How  great,  how  terrible  that  God      -  *416 

How  blest  the  righteous  are       -         -  269 

ilow  happy  is  the  christian's  state       -  310 

Hov/  vain  are  ail  things  here  below    -  370 

Hungry  and  faint  and  poor           -         -  295 

I  AM  saitltChristthe  way         -         -  122 

-*■  I  ask'd  the  Lord,  that  I  might  grow  2 1 S 

I  com.e,  the  great  Redeemer  cries,      -  116 

I  cptunot  bear  thine  absence,  Lord        -  205 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness     -  48 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  God           -  62 

Jesus,  the  heavenly  lover  gave             -  93 

Jesus,  the  Lord  our  souls  adore          -  98 

Jesus,  my  love,  my  chief  delight         -  103 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace       -  104 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name          -  105 

Jesus,  commissioned  from  above         -  108 

Jesus,  since  thou  art  still  to-day           -  112 

Jesus,  immutably  the  same        .          -  120 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Myttm  and  page. 

Tcsus,  my  all  to  heaven  is  gone  -  121 

Jesus,  our  souls  delightful  choice  -  152 

Jesus,  my  Loitl,  how  rich  thy  grace  -  371 

Jesus  !  and  shall  it  ever  be          -  -  378 

Jesus,  thou  an  the  sinner's  friend  -  158 

Jesus,  detir  Lord,  we  bless  his  name  -  3  IB 

Jesus,  in  truth  and  power  divine  -  346 

Jesus,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own  -  102 

I  lOve  the  sons  of  grace                -  -  158 

In  darkest  hours  and  greatest  grief  -  145 

In  duties  and  in  sufierings  too  -  185 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight           -  -  325 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine           -  -  96 

Innumerable  foes       -         -         .  -  274 

Inquire  ye  pilgrims  for  the  way  -  333 

In  Sweet  exalted  strains     -         -  -  236 

In  vain  AppoUo^s  silver  tongue  -  24^ 

In  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires  -  361 

In  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith  -  27f 

In  what  confusion  earth  appears  •  418 

Is  Jesus  mine  I  I'mnicw  prepar'd  -  25!? 

Isendthe  joys  of  earth  away       -•  -  369 

Israel  in  ancient  dayg.          -         -  -  24 

It  is  the  Lord — enthron^l  in  light  -  1 66 

1  would  but  cannot  sing       -         -  -  1^^ 

IZ"  EEP  silence  all  created  things  -  4 

'•■^  Kind  are  the  words  that  Jesus  spake  69 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake  -  215 

Kind  souls  who  for  the  miseries  moan  327 

T   ET  avarice  from  shore  to  shore  -  19 

"■-^  Let  others  wrapt  in  self-conceit  -  265 

Let  party  names  no  more             -  -  156 

I^t  Sion*s  watchmen  all  av/alie  -  345 


A    TABLE 

Hymn  und  page. 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue  364 

Lord,  at  thy  feet,  we  sinners  lie  -         -  188 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold          -         -  383 

Lord,  can  a  helpless  Avorm  like  me     -  267 

Lord,  dost  thou  show  a  corner  stone  -  95 

Lord,  didst  thou  die  but  not  for  me      -  175 

Lord,  hoM^  mysterious  are  thy  ways     -  1 3 

Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways  61 

Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day       -  313 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs           -  14 

Lord,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind  7 

Lord,  what  is  man  ?  extremes  how  wide  292 

Lord,  what  is  man!  that  child  of  pride  262 

Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this      -  258 

Lord,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine     -  406 

Lord,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom  -  419 

Lord,  with  a  griev'd  and  aching  heart  187 

Long  have  I  seem'dto  serve  the  Lord  256 

Look  down  O  Lord  with  pitying  eye  249 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound  27 

TV/TARTHA  her  love  and  joy  express'd  284 

i.VA  Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join  72 

'Mong  all  the  priests  of  Jewish  race  1 15 

My  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase  288 

My  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd    -  350 

My  Captain,  sound  the  alarm  of  war  -  182 

My  God,  the  covenant  of  tliy  love        -  34 

My  God,  how  cheering  is  the  sound    -  70 

My  God,  my  Saviour,  thee  I  love         -  154 

My  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine  1 28 

My  harp  untun'd  and  laid  aside             -  290 

My  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires     -  57 

My  soul  arise  in  joyful  lays          -         -  317 

My  sorrows  like  a  flood       -         -         -  52 

My  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice       -  53 


OF  FIRST  LINKS. 

Hijmn  andpug!:. 

My  soul  once  had  its  plenteous  years  282 

My  soul)  with  joy  attend     -         -         -  118 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight        -  368 

My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy            -  163 

My  thoughts  that  often  mount  the  skies  405 

"^rO  mortal  ties  can  be  compar'd        -  159 

^^  No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice  -  22 

^^owfrom  the  altar  of  our  hearts          -  229 

Now  gracious  Lord  thine  arm  reveal  ~  309 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey         -  86 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains  -  88 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise       -         -  397 

Now  let  our  voices  join       -         -         -  147 

Now  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast          -  245 

Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear         -         -  339 

Now  whilst  I  try  my  he^rt           -         -  1 74 

f\  Blessed  souls  are  they         -         -  259 

^^   Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know  -  15  J 

'Oft  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll  -         -  411 

Of  rest  I  hear,  ot  rest  I  talk         -         -  214 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God       -         -  53 

O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day      -          -  326 

Oh  1  for  a  sweet  inspiring  ray     -          -  420 

Oh  !  that  I  had  a  bosom  friend    -         -  319 

Oh  !  may  the  power  that  melts  the  rock  40' 

Oh  !  that  I  knew  the  secret  place         -  59 

O  my  distrustful  heart         .         .         _  32 

O  God,  my  sun,  thy  blissful  rays         -  159 

O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fuHil     -         -  ICi 

O  Lord,  my  God,  whose  sovereign  love  35 

O  the  immense,  th'  amazing  height     -  388 

O  Lord,  how  vile  am  I        -         -         -  197 

O  Lord,  how  lovely  is  thy  name           -  232 

O  Qod of  mercy,  hear  my  cull     -         -  3!4 
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A    TABLE 

Hymn  and  page. 

O  what  a  cruel  wretch  am  I         -         -  260 

O  with  what  pleasure  we  behold          -  340 

On  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount              -  25 

O  what  a  state  my  soul  is  in        -         -  330 

On  what  has  now  been  sown        -         -  250 

Once  as  the  Saviour  pass'cl  along  along  39 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead          -  83 

piTY  a  helpless  sinner  Lord          -  276 

■*•     Poor  trembling  sinner,  tell  me  why  278 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am  100 

Prepare  me,  gracious  God           -         -  408 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet         -  189 

13  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  Sec.       -  20 

-■^  Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King      -        -  272 

Rejoice  believer  in  the  Lord        -         -  308 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern       -         -  186 

Renew'd  by  grace,  we  love  the  word  341 

Resistless  Sovereign  of  the  skies         -  178 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return           -  220 

Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground  6 

e  ALVATION  !  O  melodious  sound  56 

^   Salvation  through  our  dying  God  56 

Saviour  divine,  we  know  thy  name       -  117 

Saviour  of  men  and  Lord  of  love           -  87 

See  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand            -  392 

See  how  the  mounting  sun           -         -  227 

See  Felix  cloLh'd  with  pomp  and  power  254 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne  398 

Shall  Jthtuts  dare  insult  the  cross  50 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep  347 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear      -  344 

Sinful,  and  blind,  and  poor  -         -         -  247 

Sinner,  O  vrhy  so  thoughtless  grown  ?  404 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Hymn  andpsge. 

Sinners  away  from  Sinai  fly         -         -  320 

Sing  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord   -         -  311 

So  foolish,  so  absurd  am  I  -         -         -  196 

Soldiers  ofChrist  be  bold    -         -         -  315 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high     -  33 

Sprinkled  with  reconciling  blood         -  176 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains      -  391 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies  75 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt  141 

Sweet  are  the  gifts  that  gracious  heaven  280 

nPEMPTATIONS,  trials,  doubts,  &c.  264 

-"-     The  castle  of  the  human  heart     -  287 

The  day  is  past  and  gone    -         -         -  233 

The  deluge  at  the  Almighty's  call      -  89 

The  Father's  free  electing  grace         -  219 

The  great  Redeemer  we  adore   -         -  374 

The  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth    -  384 

The  law  of  God  is  just       -         -         -  202 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine           -  191 

The  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs  372 

The  lion  that  on  Sampson  roar'd          -  281 

The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great  146 

The  Saviour  meets  his  flock  to-day      -  304 

The  Saviour  calls — ye  mourners  here  65 

The  saints  should  never  be  dismay'd  145 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command  386 

The  wandering  star  and  fleeting  wind  209 

There's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth  335 

There  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood  99 

This  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide  212 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart         -  337 

Thou  very  paschal  Lamb  -         -         -  107 

Thou  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes  231 

Thuii  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on         -  168 


A  TABLE 

Hynxnand  pagf. 

Thus  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on       -  2o4 

Thus  was  the  great  Redeemer  piung'd  377 

Thus  we  commemorate  the  duy          -  382 

Thrice  happy  souis,  who,  born,  &c.     -  134 

Thy  names  how  mlinite  they  be  -         -  o 

Thy  people,  Lord,  have  ever  found      -  25T 

Thy  presence,  everlastmg  God  -         -  216 

Thy  promise,  Lord,  and  thy  command  294 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea     -         -  12 

' Tis  finishM — so  the  Saviour  cried       -  37 

To  distant  realms,  let  monarchs  spread  44 

To  distant  lands  thy  gospel  send          -  356 

To  God,  my  Saviour  and  my  King       -  42 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord     -  390 

To  thee  let  my  first  off 'ring  rise          -  225 

'Twixt  Jesus  and  the  chosen  race        -  300 


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NTO  thine  altar  Lord  -         -         195 


A^  ARM  was  his  heart,  his  faith,  8cc.  1 37 

^^     Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest      -  302 

We  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies         -  297 

W^e've  no  abiding  city  here         -         -  365 

We  bless  the  eternal  Source  of  light  -  -53 

What  contradictions  meet           -         -  354 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name     -  5 

What  various  hinderances  we  mee  t  -  307 

What  jarring  natures  dwell  within     -  20T 

What  wisdom,  majesty,  and  grace      -  28 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do?          -  29 

What  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears  54 

What  hath  God  wrought  ?  &c.             -  338 

What  strange  commotions  work  v/ithin  208 

What  strange  perplexities  arise          -  173 

Whatever  prompts  the  s-oul  to  pride  275 


OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Hymn  and  page. 

A'vlien  Abraham  full  of  sacred  awe      -  399 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd  1 8 

When  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold  40 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise    -  46 

.  When  at  this  distance,  Lord,  we  trace  73 

When  any  turn  from  S ion's  way          -  336 

When  I  the  holy  grave  survey             -  81 

When  by  the  tempter's  wiles  betray'd  66 

When  Israel's  grieving  tribes  complain'd  9 1 

When  I  can  read  my  title  dear             -  144 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind  148 

When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I        -  305 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends  348 

When  Jesus  claims  the  sinners  heart  283 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay        -  373 

When  Jesus  for  his  people  dy'd           -  268 

When  Abraham's  servant,  to  procure  376 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away  407 

When  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  see       -  78 

When  storms  and  tempest  loudly  howl  323 

When  swelling  Jordan  o'er  us  rolls  410 

When  a  black  o'erspreading  cloud     -  389 

Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near  47 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  241 

Where  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire       -  90 

While  my  Redeemer's  near        -         ••  119 

While  carnal  men  with  all  their  might  180 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord     -  400 

Who  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames  31 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  140 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain  162 

Why,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou  190 
Why  should  our  murmuring  thoughts,  &c.  414 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  king     -  £70 

Why  should  a  son,  redeemM  with  blood  299 


A  TABLE,  &C. 

Hymn  and  page. 

Why  should  saints  be  fill'd  wkh  dread  321 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ?  412 

With  sovereign  power,  O  Lord,  defend  349 

With  joy  let  each  afflicted  saint  -         -  170 

With  Israel's  God  who  can  compare  296 

With  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes  192 

With  the,  great  God,  the  stores  of  light  226 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament  -         -  210 

"VrE  dying  sons  of  men     -         -         -  64 

*■    Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  110 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigour  warm  396 

Ye  highly  favour 'd  who  profess            -  266 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord   -  82 

Ye  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds         -  71 

Ye  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voice    -  329 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord      -         -         '  183 

Ye  that  would  after  Jesus  press           -  27S 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man  -         -  74 

Ye  trembling  souls  who  still  decline  -  77 

Ye  worlds  -of  light,  that  roll  so  near     -  94 

Yes,  I  would  leave  thee,  blessed  God  150 
Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose     -         -         -    ~      80 

Yonder — amazing  sight !    -         -         -  76 

Your  harps,  yc  trembling  saints          -  133 

jy.  B.  THE  NUMBER  OF  EACH  HYMN  OR  SONG  AGREES 
WITH  THE  NUMBER  OF  Tllfi  PAGE  ON  WHICH  IT 
STANDS.— THUS  : 

Part    I.  Hymn    43  -  -  -  page    43 

Hymn  425  -  -  -  page  425 

Partn.  Song      47  -  -  -  page    47 

Song    125  -  -  -  page  125 


GENERAL    CONTENTS 

OF  THE  ffYMJYS. 


God        -            -            -              From  hyi 

nan  1  to 

hymn    7 

Creation  and  Providence 

8 

14 

FaUofMan      -            -            - 

15 

16 

Scripture — Properties  of  it 

17 

19 

Moral  and  ceremonial  law 

20 

24 

Gospel      ... 

25 

30 

Doctrines 

31 

62 

Invitations  and  promises 

63 

71 

Christ — His  incarnation  and  ministi-v 

72 

73 

Sutterings  and  death    - 

74 

79 

Resurrection  and  ascension 

80 

83 

Exaltation  and  intercession 

84 

88 

Characters 

89 

125 

Spirit — His  influences 

126 

129 

Fruits 

130 

186 

The  Penitent 

187 

202 

The  Believer's  life     - 

203 

219 

Worship — Private     - 

220 

221 

Family     -            -            - 

222 

235 

Public       - 

236 

300 

Lord's  day 

301 

305 

Society  meetings 

306 

330 

The  Church  -            -            - 

331 

333 

Church  meetings 

334 

342 

Church  officers 

343 

355 

The  spread  of  the  gospel 

356 

360 

The  World   .... 

361 

373 

Baptism          .... 

374 

380 

Lord's  Supper 

381 

383 

Seasons  of  the  year  - 

384 

395 

Encouragement  to  the  young 

396 

397 

Public  Fasts  and  Thanksgiving 

398 

401 

Prayer  for  the  President,  &cc. 

402 

Time  and  Eternity    - 

403 

404 

Death  and  the  Resurrection 

405 

415 

Judgment      -      '      - 

416 

417 

Hell  and  Heaven 

41 S 

420 

HYMNS 


GOD. 

I.     L.  M.     Williams^ s  Psalms^ 

The  unity  of  God.     Deut.  vi.  4. 

1  "p  TERNAL  God  !  Almighty  cause 

■*-^   Of  earth  and  seas  and  worlds  unknown ; 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possest ; 
Control'dby  none  are  thy  commands  | 

'I'houfrom  thyself  alone  are  blest. 
s3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 

Let  heav*n  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway 
4  Spread  thy  great  name  thro'  heathen  lands ; 

Their  idol-deities  dethrone  ; 
Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands; 

And  reign,  as  thou  ai't,  God  alone. 

II.     L.  M.     Doddridge, 

The  Lnmutability  of  God,  and  the  Mutability 

of  the  creation.     Psalm  cii.  25,  28. 

1  C^  RE  AT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 

^^  Our  souls  adore  thine  awful  name  ; 

And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 

The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

A 


>  GOD. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  with  unsurpris'd  survey-, 
Saw'st  nature  rising  yesterday  ; 
And  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwell'stin  self-existing  light; 
Which  shines  with  undiminish'd  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  w^ith  ev'ry  circling  sun-; 
And  in  the  firmest  state  we  boast, 
A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around  : 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground- 
Let  the  last  gen'ral  flame  arise, 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  skies  ; 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see. 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God. 

IIL     CM.     TVjri's's  Lrmc  PoEMs-^ 
The  Ivjinite. 
i   CrHY  names.  How  infinite  they  be  I 
•■'     Great  Everlasting  one  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyesj- 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

3  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss-. 

Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd 


4  The  mysteries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds ; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds. 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole, 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  hllsj 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells. 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivable s, 
And  vast  eternity. 

IV.     C.  M.     JVArfs's  Lyric  Poems. 

Divine  Sovereignty  ;  or,   GocTs  Dominion  and 
Decrees. 

1  TjZ"  EEP  silence  all  created  things, 
-*-^  And  wait  your  Maker's  nod: 

My  soul  stands  trembling,  while  she  sings 
The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree  : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  Chain'd  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 

With  all  the  fates  of  men, 
With  ev'ry  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  th'  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book. 

And  makes  his  councils  shine  ; 
Each  op'ning  leaf,  and  ev'ry  stroke 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

5  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  erown  ; 


5  GOD. 

And  there,  the  following  page  he  turn% 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not  Gabriel  asks  the  reason  why, 

Nor  God  the  reason  gives  ; 
Nor  dares  the  favourite  angel  pry 
Between  the  folded  leaves. 
T  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 
My  fate  with  curious  eyes, 
Whfit  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me^ 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 
8  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
O  may  I  find  my  name, 
ilecorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb  I 

V.  'L.  M.     WArrs^s  Lyric  Poems, 
God  Supreme  and  Self-sufficient. 

1  "IXTHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

^  '     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach  ; 
He  dwells  concealed  in  radiant  flame. 

Where  neither  eyes  nor  tho*ts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heav'nly  light, 

Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright, 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo, 

Creation  rose  at  his  command  : 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres. 

There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop  : 
But  his  own  self-sufficience  bears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 

Measuring  their  changes  by  the  mioon : 


G0D.  .( 

No  ebb  .his  sea  of  glory  knows; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 
<5  Then  fly,  my  song,  and  endless  rounds 

The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  ; 
All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound. 

But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

VI.     C.  M.     Wat'^s^s  Htmns.  ~ 
God's  etcrnitij. 
1  T>  ISE,  rise,  my  soul, andleav«  the  ground. 
•*^  Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
And  rouse  up  ev'ry  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

3  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fiU'd  his  throne, 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 
"  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease- 
But  still  maintain  their  prime; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place,  ♦ 

And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past. 
He  fills iiis  ownimmortal  now^ 

And  sees  our  ages  waste, 
'•  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  de-struction  come  1 
The  creatures — look!  how  old  they  grovr. 

And  wait  their  fi'ry  doom. 
6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away. 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies  ; 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day. 

When  th'  old  creation  dies. 


A2 


T    8  CREATION. 

VII.     L.  M.     WAf-r's  Htmns. 
God  invisible. 

1  T    ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind ; 
■^   We  can't  behold  tliy  bright  abode  ; 

O  ;  'tis  beyond  a  creature's  mind, 

To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky, 

Tiie  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 
Where  neitner  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 

Of  gems  insufferable  bright, 
And  Ictys  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 

Look  through,  and  cheer  us  from  above ^ 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies,- 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 


CREATION. 

VIII.     C.  M.      IVjT'T's's  Lyric  PoEMSy 

A  Song  to  creating  Wisdom. 

1  T7  TERNAL  W^isdom,  thee  we  praise, 
•*-^   Thee  the  creation  sings: 

With  thy  lov'd  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide-it  spread  the  skyi 

How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Ting'd  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye. 
And  starr'd  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  gazing  sight, 


PROVIDENCE.  < 

Through  skies  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 

With  terror  and  delight. 
Infinite  strength,  and  equal  skill 

Shine  t'hrough  the  worlds  abroad  ;* 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fiU^ 

And  speak  the  builder  God. 
But  still  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 

Our  softer  passions  move  ; 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus's  face 

We  see.  adore  and  love. 


PROVIDENCE, 

IX.       C.  M.       COWPER. 

The  mysteries  of  Providence  ;  or,  light  shining 
out  of  darkness. 

1  /^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
^-^  His  wonders  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 

In  blessings  on  your  head. 
4<  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence. 

He  hides  a  smiling  face. 
His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 


iO    11  CREATION. 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 

But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 
6  BlinjJ  unbelief  is  sure  to  err 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 

And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

X.  C.  M.     Beddome. 
Mysteries  to  be  exjilainedhereafter.  John  xiii.  7. 

1   f^  REAT  God  of  providence !  thy  ways 
^^  Are  hid  from  mortal  sight; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 
Or  cloth'd  with  dazzling  light. 
'2  The  wondrous  methods  of  thy  grace 
'  Evade  the  human  eye  ; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'  approach. 
The  farther  off  they  fly. 

">  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above, 
Where  thou  dost  ever  reign. 
These  myst'ries  shall  be  all  unveil'd, 
And  not  a  doubt  remain. 
t  The  Son  of  Righteousness  shall  there, 
His  brightest  beams  display, 
And  not  a  hovering  cloud  obscure  , 
That  never-ending  day. 

XI.  C.  M.     Jddisgn. 
The  Traveller'' s  Psalm. 

.   XTOW  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  O  Lord. 

•*■  How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help  Omnipotence. 
2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote. 

Supported  by  thy  care, 


CREATION.  12 

Through  burnmg  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 
^  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne, 
High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 
4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire. 
Obedient  to  thy  will : 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command) 
At  thy  command  is  still. 
3  In  'midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death, 
Thy  goodness  we'll  adore  ; 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 
6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 
Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

XII.     C.  M.     FAivcEfr. 
Knoivledge  at  Jiresent  imjierfect.    1  Cor.  xili.  9. 

1  npHY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea. 

•*^  Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace  ;   , 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  abounding  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense, 

My  captive  soul  surround  ;      ' 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence. 
My  wand'ring  thoughts  confound. 
,3  When  I  behold  thy  awful  hand 
My  earthly  hopes  destroy ; 
In  deep  astonishment  I  stand^ 
And  ask  the  reason,  why  ? 
4  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  love. 


13  CREATION. 

How  little  do  I  know  of  thee,  } 

Or  of  the  joys  above  1  i 

5  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will,  ' 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ;  ] 

When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveai  ' 

In  glory's  clearer  light  2  ] 

6  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey  \ 

Thy  providence  and  grace ;  .1 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day  | 

In  wonder,  love  and  praise.  -  I 

XIII.    L.  M.     .Yew  Selec.  \ 
Mysteries. 

i   T   ORD,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways; 
"^^  How  blind  we  are  1  how  mean  our  praise ' 
Thy  steps  no  mortal  can  explore ; 
'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore  ! 

2  Thy  deep  decrees,  from  creature  sight.  j 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night;  \ 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye,  j 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry.  1 

3  Great  God,  I  would  not  ask  to  see  i 
What  in  futurity  shall  be ; 

If  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days,  j 
Then  let  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

i  Is  darkness  and  distress  my  share,  \ 

Then  let  me  trust  thy  guardian  care,  ' 

Assur'd  I  am  that  love  divine,  ^ 
At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine.          \ 

.5  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know,  ' 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below: 
"  That  Christ  is  mine !" — This  great  request        ' 

Grant,  bounteous  God — and  I  am  blest !  \ 


THE   TALL   OF   MAN,  14    15 

XIV.     L.  M.     Eben-ezer. 
The  Darkness  of  Providence.  Psalm  Ixxvii.  19, 

1  T   ORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
-"-^   Th'  obscure  abyss  of  Providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines. 

Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress, 

We  sail  by  faith  and  not  by  sight; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness. 
Through  all  the  briars  and  the  night. 

3  Dear  Father,  though  thy  lifted  rod 

In  love  doth  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  we  do  lean  upon  our  God; 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 


THE  FALL  OF  MAN. 

XV.     L.  M.      WAi'rs's  Lyric  Poems, 

Original  Sin  ;  or,  The  Jirst  and  second  Adam 

1  A  DAM  our  father  and  our  head, 
-^^Transgress'd,andj,usticedoom'dusdead 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  nor  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies  ; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask;  for  all  around 

Stan4  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground ; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love. 

4  But  O  I  unmeasurable  grace ! 

Th'  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place : 


16  THE    FALL    OF    ]\rAX. 

Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms  and  bleeds  and  dies. 
5  Amazing  work  !  look  down,  ye  skies. 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes; 
Ye  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

XVI.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  effects  of  the  Fall  lamented.  Psalm  cxix. 

136,  158. 

1  A  RISE  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise; 
^"  To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes  ; 

And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame ; 
See  scandals  pour'd  on  Jesus'  name ; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son  ; 
The  world  abus'd  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night; — 

In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  for  ever  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene  ; 
Pvly  bowels  yearn  o'er  dying  men; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 

And  snatch  the  fire  brands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves  ; 
Thy  own  ail-saving  arm  employ, 

And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 


SCRIPTURE^  17    18 

SCRIPTURE. 

PROPERTIES. 

XVII.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  inspired  word  a  syste??i  of  knowledge  and 

joy.  Psalm  cxix.  105. 

1  XJOW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
'*'"*•  By  inspiration  given! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

XVIII.  Beddome. 
The  usefulness  of  the  Scriptures 
*1  TXTHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  passMj. 
^^     A  fiery  pillar  went  before, 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God, 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight. 

And  quickens  its  inactive,  powers, 
It  sets  our  wand'ring  footsteps  right, 
Displays  thy  love  and  kindles  ourf5. 
B 


19  SCRIPTURE. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts., 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  tilie ; 

Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts^ 

It  comforts,  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favour'd  lands  who  have  this  word^ 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord^ 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 

XIX.      CM.       S.    SrENNETT,, 
The   riches  of  God's   word. 

i  T   ET  avarice  from  shore  to  shore 
-*-^  Her  fav'rite  god  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru. 
'^  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love  and  joy 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight: 
.    The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  vmfold: 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light  descending  from  above 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet: 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest. 

And  all  our  wants  supplied; 
Nought  w^e  can  ask  to  make  us  blest. 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains 

That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains. 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find  ! 


MORAL   LAW.  20   23 

THE   MORAL  LAW. 
XX.     L.  M.     Doddridge, 
The  sinner  found  wanting.     Dan.  v.  27. 

1  "D  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye; 
-*■*•  Behold  the  balance  lifted  high ; 
There  shall  God's  justice  be  display'd, 
And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd. 

2  See,  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law; 
Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw; 
Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain, 

Thy  works  how  light,  thy  thoughts  how  vain  \ 

3  Behold  1  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  these  dreadful  characters ; 
"  Tekel,^  thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 

*' And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground.*' 
\  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace; 

Confusion  wild  o'erspread  thy  face; 

Through  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  rolU 

And  deep  repentance  melt  thy  ^oul. 
5  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail ;  ' 

Christ,  in  the  scripture  turns  the  scale; 

Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace. 

And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousnesji. 
"6  Jesus,  exert  thy  power  to  save, 

Deep  on  this  heart  thy  truth  engrave  ; 

Great  God,  the  load  of  guilt  remove, 

That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

XXI.     L.  M.     Rifpon's  Selec. 

The  practical  use  of  the  moral  law  to  the  con- 

-vinccd  sinner. 

^  TTERE,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands 

•*•"*■  Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands: 


22  SCRIPTURE  f 

And  on  me  justly  might* st  thou  pour  f 

Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  show'r. 

2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms 
Have  warn'd  me  of  approaching  harms: 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  I  see  j 
Lost  and  undone  I  come  to  thee. 

3  I  see  my  fig-leaf  righteousness 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress: 
Yet  in  thy  gospel  plan  I  see 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  vronders,  Lord, 
How  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restor'd 
Those  honours  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  love, 
Display'd  to  rebels  from  above  I 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  my  faith  increase 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace, 

XXn.     C.  M.     CoivPER, 
I^egal  obediance  folloiued  by  R-vangelicaL 
\  ^TO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice 
-*-^    To  serve  the  Lord  aright; 
And  what  she  has,  she  misapplies, 
For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath  the  law  I  lay 

In  bondage  and  distress! 
I  toil'd  the  precept  to  obey, 
But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then  to  abstain  from  outward  sin 

Was  more  than  I  could  do  ; 
Now,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
I  feel  I  hate  it  too. 

4  Then  all  my  servile  works  were  done 

A  righteousness  to  raise; 


MORAL  LAW.  2 

Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Son, 
I  freely  choose  his  ways. 
J  What  shall  I  do,  was  then  the  word, 
That  I  may  worthier  grow  ? 
What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord?,. 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 
o  To  see  the  law  by  Clirist  fulfiU'd, 
And  hear  his  pard'ning;  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty  into  choice. 

XXIII.    L.  Tsf.     Wati's's  Ltric  Poems. 
The  laiv  and  gosfiel;  or,  Christ  a  refuge. 

"/^URST  be  the  man,  for  ever  curst, 

^^  "  That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit; 
"  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 

"  Without  relief  and  infmite." 
Thus  Sinai  roars,  and  round  the  earth 

Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings; 
But,  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath, 

And  Calvary  say  gentler  things: 
"  Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 

"  Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood, 
"  And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 

"  Bestow'd  by  the  eternal  God." 
The  Saviour  prays,  (the  charming  sound 

Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  fokgive  ; 
And  ev'ry  groan  and  gaping  v/ound 

Cries,  "Father^  let  the  rebels  live." 
Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law. 

And  toil  and  seek  salvation  there. 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw, 

And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair 


24  SCRIPTURE 

6  But  I'll  retire  beneath  the  cross, 
Saviour,  at  thy  dear  feet  I  lie ; 
And  the  keen  sword  that  justice  draws., 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 

CEREMONIAL  LAW. 
XXIV.      148th  M.      CowPER. 
The  ctremonial  law.   Heb.  iv.  2. 
i   TSRAEL  in  ancient  days, 
-^  Not  only  had  a  view 
Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze,  ^^ 

But  learn'd  the  gospel  too  ; 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass. 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

And  blood-besprinkled  door, 
Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 

And  once  apply'd  with  power, 
Wovild  teach  the  need  of  other  blood. 
To  bring  a  sinner  nigh  to  God. 
'\  The  Lamb,  the  Dove,  set  forth 

His  perfect  innocence. 
Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 

Should  be  the  soul's  defence ; 
For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone, 
Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own. 

4  The  Scape-goat  on  his  head 

The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  desert  led. 

Was  to  be  seen  no  more  ; 
In  him  our  surety  seem'd  to  say, 
"  Behold  I  bear  your  sins  away." 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood. 

The  living  bird  \»'ent  free  ; 


GOSPEL.  25 

The  type  well  understood, 

Express'd  the  sinner's  plea ; 
Describ'd  a  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  the  Saviour's  death  discharg'd, 
6  Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 

The  same  in  ev'ry  age  1 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf 'd  to  me. 

GOSPEL. 

XXV.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  Gospel  a  Feast.     Isaia^^xx.  6. 
^^N  Sion,  his  most  holy  mount, 
^^  God  will  a  feast  prepare, 
And  Israel's  sons,  and  Gentile  lands 

Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 
Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows: 
Wine  on  the  lees,  and  well  refin'd, 

In  rich  abundance  flows. 
See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace 

Sit  with  the  heirs  of  heaven  I 
The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  now 

To  ease  and  health  restor'd, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 

The  plenties  of  the  board. 
But  O  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  given, 
When,  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne, 

Wc  join  the  feast  of  heaven  I 


26  SCRIPTURE 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 
Shall  overflow  the  soul, 
And  springs  of  life,  that  never  cln-, 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 

XXVI.     As  the  14Sth.     Altered  by  Top  la  or. 
The  Jubilee. 
1    "D  LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
-*^   The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  heme. 
2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 
r>  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive  y. 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  : 
Tiie  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  hom^- 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  : 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near. 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

5  J^csus  our  great  high  priest 

Has  full  atonement  made  : 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mourniul  souls,  be  glad  1 


GOSPEL.  27  28 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

XXVII.  L.M.    Gloucester  tune.  Doddridge, 
The  Gos/iel  J,ubilee.  Psalm  Ixxxix.  15. 

1  T   OUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
^^  And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  round  ; 
Let  ev'ry  soul  with  transport  hear, 

And  hail  the  Lord*s  accepted  year. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know, 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humble  at  his  feet  you  fall. 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

5  Slaves,  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin  and  heirs  tyrannic  reign, 
To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 
And  urge  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heav'n, 
Your  joy,  your  boast  is  freely  giv*n  ; 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits. 
With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates. 

5  Her  bless'd  inhabitants  no  more, 
Bondage  and  property  deplore  ; 
No  debt,  but  love  immensely  great. 
Their  joy  still  rises  with  the  debt. 

6  O  happy  souls  that  know  the  sound, 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround, 
And  show  the  jubilee  begun, 

Which  through  eternal  years  shall  run-. 

XXVIII.     C.  M.     -S.  StENNEfr. 

The  glorious  Gosfiel  of  the  blessed  GocL 

1  Ti7n.  i.  11 . 

1  Vy  HAT  wisdom,  majesty  and  grace 
^  ^     Through  all  the  gospel  shin-e  ! 


29  SCRIPTURE       - 

'Tis  God  that  speaks,  and  we  confess 
The  doctrme  most  divine. 
3  Down  from  his  starry  throne  on  high) 
Th'  ahnighty  Saviour  comes  ; 
Lays  his  bright  robes  of  ^ory  by, 
And  feeble  flesh  assumes. 

3  The  mighty  debt  his  people  ow'd, 

Upoii  the  cross  he  pays  ; 
Then  through  the  ciouds  ascends  to  God- 
Midst  shouts  of  loftiest  praise. 

4  There  he  our  great  high  priest  appears 

Before  his  Father's  tiirone  ; 
His  blood  perfumes  our  pray'rsand  tears. 
And  brings  salvation  down. 
^  Great  God,  with  rev'rence  we  adoro 
Thy  justice  and  thy  grace  : 
And  on  thy  faithfulness  and  poAver 
Our  iirm  dependance  place. 

XXIX.    L.  M.     WAfts's  Sermons. 
The  Gosjiel  is  the  Power  of  God  to  Salvation, 

Rom.  i.  16. 
I   AITHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
^  ^     That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe  ' 

Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 

Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 
5  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiv'n,. 

Or  form  our  spirits  fit  for  heav'n  ? 

Can  souls,  ail  o'er  defii'd  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  povvers  and  passions  clean  ? 
1  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try. 

Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh  ; 
"^"^Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell 

That  sate  rebellious  souls  from,  hell. 


GOSPEL. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  wordj 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

.5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines 

Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain, 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain. 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
Aijid  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

XXX.     CM.     PFAtrs^s  Sermons.  ' 
A  rational  defence  of  the  Gospel. 

1  O  HALL  Atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
^^  Of  our  incarnate  God  ? 
Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 

And  trample  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  choose  mysterious  ways 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults  ? 
May  not  the  works  of  sov'reign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ^ 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bids  us  strive 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin  ? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright, 
That  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men,  despis'd  on  earth, 

Still  of  his  grace  partake  ? 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more;, 
¥ov  so  the  prophets  spake.  -^ 

5  Do  som.e  that  own  his  sacred  truth, 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
None  should  reproach  the  Saviour's  ns^meji 
His  laws  arc  pure  and  clean. 


31  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong, 
Our  lips  profess  his  word ; 
Nor  ever  shun  those  holy  men, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord, 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES, 
ELECTION. 
XXXI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
The  consequences  of  Election.  Rom.  viii.  33,  39. 
i  "XITHO  shall  condemn  to  endless  flames 
^^     The  chosen  people  of  our  God? 
Since  in  the  book  of  life  their  names 
Are  fairly  writ  in  Jesus'  blood. 
3  He,  for  the  sins  of  all  th'  elect, 

Hath  a  complete  atonement  made; 
As  well  as  in  their  nature  kept 

The  law,  which  he  for  them  obeyM, 

3  Not  tribulation,  nakedness, 

The  famine,  peril,  or  the  sword; 
Not  persecution,  or  distress. 

Can  separate  from  Christ  the  Lord. 

4  Nor  life,  nor  death,  nor  depth  nor  height. 

Nor  powers  below,  nor  powers  above ; 
Not  present  things,  nor  things  to  come^ 
Can  change  his  purposes  of  love. 
•>  His  sovereign  mercy  knows  no  end,  ^ 
His  faithfulness  shall  still  endure  : 
i||.\nd  those  who  on  his  word  depend.. 
**    uShall  find  his  word  for  ever  sure. 


ADOPTION.  32    5S 

XXXII. .   As  the  148th.     L,  H.  C. 

lEternal  and  vnchangeable  love.     2   Tiin.   i.    12. 

Chap.  ii.  13.  'Phil.  i.  6. 

1  r\  MY  distrustful  heart, 

^^  How  small  thy  faith  appears  ! 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art. 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears  : 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  ? 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Though  dark  maybe  my  frame; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 

Eternally  the  same  : 
My  soul  through  many  changes  goep ; 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 

In  me  a  sinful  worm; 
Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin  and  woe, 
Thy  spirit  v/ill  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move  ; 
I  still  sliall  see  thy  face. 

And  feel  that  God  is  love  I 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast; 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  laat. 

ADOPTION. 

XXXIII.       C.  M.       DODJOHIDCE.    ^ 

Abba.,  Father.   Gal.  iv.  6.  (f 

1   OOV'REIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
**^  Allow  my  humble  claim ;  ^ 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.  ^■ 

Nor,  while  a  worm  would  raise  its  hea»dy 
Disdain  a  father's  name. 

My  Father  God  !  how  sweet  the  sound! 

How  tender,  and  how  dear !  I 

Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven  j 

Could  so  delight  the  ear.  ! 

Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name  j 

On  my  expanding  heart ;  ] 
And  show,  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
Cheer'd  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering  I  believe;             *  ; 

And  Abba^  Father,  humbly  cry^  'i 

Nor  can  the  sign  deceive.  \ 

COVENANT.  j 

XXXIV.     CM.     Doddridge,  \ 

Sujijiort  in  God's  covenant  U7ider  trouble.  ■  ' 

2  Sa?}i.  xxiii.  5.  ' 

ly/TY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love  '■ 
•^^*-  Abidesfor  ever  sure, 

And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel  "     i 

My  happiness  secure.  I 

What  though  my  house  be  not  with  thec^  ' 

As  nature  could  desire  ?  i 

To  nobler  joys  than  nature  gives,  ; 

Thy  servants  all  aspire.  \ 

Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God,  ] 

My  father  art  become;  | 

JL^us  n\y  guardian  and  my  friend.;  ^     \ 

^.nd  heaven  my  final  home ; 

I  welcome  all  thy  sov'reign  will,  \ 

^  For  all  that  will  is  love  :  I 

■J. 


REDEMPTION.  36    36 

And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

.5  Thy  covenant  the  last  accent  claims 
Of  this  poor  faltering  tongue  ; 
And  that  shall  the  first  notes  employ 
Of  my  celestial  song. 

XXXV.     112th.     BEsriErs  CoLLEc. 
Pleading  the  covenant.    Psahn  Ixxiv.  20. 

1  r\  LORD  my  God,  whose  sov'reign  love 
^-^   Is  still  the  same,  nor  e*er  can  move ; 
Look  to  the  covenant,  and  see, 

Has  not  thy  love  been  shown  to  me  ? 
Remember  me,  rny  dearest  friend, 
And  love  me  alway  to  the  end. 
^  Be  with  me  still,  as  heretofore, 

And  help  me  forward  more  and  more , 
My  strong,  my  stubborn  will  incline 
To  be  obedient  still  lo  thine  : 
O  lead  me  by  thy  gracious  hand. 
And  guide  me  safe  to  Canaan's  land, 

REDEMPTION. 
XXXVI.      L.M.       STEELE. 

Redemfition  Inj  Christ  alone,   1  Pet.  i.  18,  19. 
1   p  NSLAV'D  by  sin  and  bound  in  chains, 
^^  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway,     >>" 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 

We  wretched,  guihy  captives  lay.      ^ 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  pcadpT 
^,  Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
Suffice  to  purchase  our  release; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  pooj-'.     ■* 

3  Jesus  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 

An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid : 


37  S'CRIPTURE    DOCTRII^ES. 

Invalu'd  price  !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrijEice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from  hell ; 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb^ 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness  !  love  divine  ! 

O  may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 

The  matchless  grace,  nor  yield  to  siu. 

Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  I 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  love  pursue 

The  glorious  work  it  has  begun, 
Each  secret  lurking  foe  subdue, 
And  let  our  hearts  be  thine  alone, 

XXXVII.     L.  M.     S.  SrENNEff. 
It  is  Jinished.     John  xix.  30. 

1  "T'lS  finished,  so  the  Saviour  cried, 
•*■    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died, 
'Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

5  'Tis  finish'd  all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said 
Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd. 
In  me  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
"'lust  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore; 
'i  he  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  moi^  remain. 

f^ffis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 

Snail  sins  of  ev'ry  kind  atone :  '^.    . 

Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death^ 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 


EFFICACY  OF  GRACE.  08    39 

'Tis  nnish'd — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  uU  the  nations  round: 

'Tis  finish'd — let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heav'n  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky 

EFFICACY  OF  GRACE. 

XXXVm.       C.  M.       TOPLADT'S   COLLEC 

Efficacious  grace.  Psahn  xlv. 
TLT  AIL  I  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 
"■"•^  Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 
The  stoutest  rehel  must  resign, 

At  thy  commanding  word. 
!  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give ; 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart: 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive. 

And  joy  succeeds  the  smart. 
;  Still  gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh. 

Ride  with  majestic  sway: 
Go  forth,  sweet  prince,  triumphantly. 

And  make  thy  foes  obey. 
And  when  thy  victories  are  complete; 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet* 

To  sing  thy  conq'ring  grace  ; 
O  may  my  liumble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favour'd  band  : 
And  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sounrl 

I'hroughout'I^iimanuel's  land. 

XXXIX.     L.  M.-    RippQs's  Selec. 

y^emion  of  Zaccheufi.     Luke  x.hi.    i,  ^('^ 

/^•NCE  as  the  Saviour  pass'd  along, 
^^  Zr.rcbcus  (iiin  the  Lord  would  sec; 

C  2 


40  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Of  Stature  small,  to  'scape  the  throng, 
He  ran  before,  and  climb'd  a  tree. 

2  As  the  omniscient  Lord  drew  nigh. 

Upward  he  look'd  and  saw  him  there, 
"  Zaccheus,  hasten  down,  for  I 

"  Must  be  thy  guest  to-day,  prepare, 

3  "  To  day,"  the  pard'ning  Saviour  cries, 

"  Salvation  to  thy  house  is  come, 
"  On  wings  of  sov'reign  love  it  flies; 
"  Go  tell  the  blissful  news  at  home." 

4  Lord,  look  on  souls  that  gaze  around^ 

To  ev'ry  list'ning  sinner  speak ; 

Now  may  thy  ancient  love  abound. 

From  ev'ry  seat  a  captive  take. 

5  Mourners  make  haste  our  God  to  meet ; 

Come  to  the  feast  his  love  prepares; 
The  lost  are  sought  and  sav'd,  how  sweet ! 
And  not  the  righteous,  Christ  declares. 

6  Say,  what  are  ye  come  out  to  view 

Jesus  who  once  for  sinners  died  ? 
O  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  to  you, 
"  Cast  sinful,  righteous  self  aside." 

7  Lord,  wilt  thou  stoop  to  be  my  guest? 

Dost  thou  invite  tliee  to  my  home  ? 
^Velcomc,  dear  Saviour,  to  my  breast, 
To  day  let  thy  salvation  come. 

XL.     C.  M.     Nippon's  Selec. 
The  lost  sheep  found  ;  or,  joy  in  hea-ven  on  the 

conversion  of  a  sinner.  Luke  xv.  3,  4. 
1  TIT" JIEN  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  ffsid, 
V        Has  lost  a  straying  sheep,  * 

Through  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  rovcs^ 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep. 


EFFICACY  OF  GRACE.  41 

J  But  O  the- joy  !  the  transport  sweet  I 
When  he  the  wand'rer  finds ; 
Up  m  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 
3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys, 
And  make  his  bliss  complete  : 
The  neighbours  hear  the  news,  and  ali 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet. 
4'  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 
When  grace  one  sinner  turns  ; 
When  the  poor  wretch  with  broken  hearts 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  I 
J  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below. 
In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  fiU'd  with  joy. 

6  Wcll-pleas'd  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
"  A  wand'ring  sheep's  return'd,"  they  smg, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

XLI.    C.  M.     5.  STENNErr. 
The  converted  thief.  Luke  xxiii.  42. 
1     A  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung. 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and  dy'd. 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 
Thatlanguish'dathis  side. 
3  His  crimes  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 
The  penitent  confess'd ; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer,  address'd : 


\ 

42  SCRIPTURE    DOCTRINES,  j 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  son  and  heir  of  heaven,  | 

"  Thou  spotless  lamb  of  God, 
"  I  see  thee  bath'd  m  sweat  and  tears,  i 

"  And  welt'ring  m  thy  blood.  ' 

4  "  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  woe 

"  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise,  j 

"  Burst  thro'  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 

"  And  shine  above  the  skies.  j 

5  "  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

"  Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me  ;  i 
"  And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death 

"  Let  me  a  sharer  be."  3 

i)  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears,  < 

And  instantly  replies,  | 

"  To  day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be  : 

"  With  me  in  paradise.'*  1 


XLII.       L.  M.       S.    S7'ENNEr7\  j 

Praise  to  God  for  r en eiving  grace. 

i   nnO  God,  my  saviour  and  my  king,  \ 

^     Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring ;  j 

Join  me  ye  saints  in  songs  of  praise,  \ 
Vov  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace. 

Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay,  \ 

Just  breathing  all  my  life  away,  \ 

He  saw^  me  welt'ring  in  my  blood,  j 

And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God.  i 

With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief,  * 

Bound  up  my  wounds  and  sooth'dmy  griei  ; 

Pour'd  joys  divine  into  my  heart,  , 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart. 

4-  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord.'  \ 
Deep  in  my  breast  I  will  record  ; 

The  life  which  1  from  thee  receive,.  ^ 

To  thcc,  l)chold,  I  freely  give.  ? 


EFFICACY  OF  GkACE.  43 

iS  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise. 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days  : 
And  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 
My  soul  shall  bettter  sing  thy  love. 

XLIII.     S.  M.     Mount  Ephraim  tune. 
Nippon's  Selec, 

Salvatioii  by  grace^  from  Jirst  to  last. 
Efifu  ii.  5. 

1  r^  RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 
^-^  Harmonious  to  the  ear  I 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  a  way 

To  save  rebellious  man, 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  [Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book  : 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet. 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  [Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 
'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone? 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 


44  45  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

XLIV.     CM.     Evangel.  Magazine. 
Excellency  of  Grace, 

i   'T'O  distant  realms  let  monaixhs  spread 
^     Their  grandeur  and  renown ; 
Yet  saving  grace  doth  far  exceed 
The  splendour  of  a  crown. 

2  Let  earthly  mortals  proudly  vaunt. 

Of  their  increasing  store; 
The  more  they  have,  the  more  they  want 
And  are  in  plenty  poor. 

3  But  grace  is  an  inheritance, 

Not  to  be  bought  or  sold; 
More  to  be  priz'd  than  stores  or  lands 
Or  heaps  of  shining  gold. 

4  Such  treasures  cannot  here  be  found 

To  fill  the  empty  soul, 
Though  we  could  search  the  globe  around. 
Or  dig  from  pole  to  pole. 

UNION  TO  CHRIST. 
XI  .V.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 
Vital  union  to  Christy  in  Regeneration. 
1  Cor.  vi.  17. 
\   "p\  EAR  Saviour  we  are  thine, 
^^   By  everlasting  bonds ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign. , 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever  growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head  ; 

Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright. 

That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 


UNION  TO  CHRIST.  46 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide  j 

From  these  abodes  of  clay ;  ^ 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 

Through  all  the  gloomy  way.  \ 

3  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one,  > 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear  ?  ' 

If  he  in  heaven  hath  lix'd  his  throne^  \ 

He'll  fix  his  members  there.  \ 

XL VI.      L.  M*       SfEELE.  \ 

Life  of  the  Soul.     John  xiv.  19. 

1  \1/'HEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  risc^  ] 

^^    And  fainting  hope  almost  expires ;  -^ 

Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes,  1 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desJIres-  \ 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ?  \ 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die,  ^ 
Fix'd  on  thy  everlasting  word. 

That  God  which  built  the  earth  and  sky  ?       1 
If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives. 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure  ;  , 

His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives,  1 

Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure.  | 

Here,  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell ;  \ 

Immovable  the  promise  stands  ; 

Not  all  the  powers  of  earth,  or  hell,  ] 

Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands.  \ 

Here  O  my  soul  thy  trust  repose  ;  .^ 

For  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine,  \ 
Nor  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes. 

Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


47   48  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES, 

RIGHTEOUSNESS. 
XLVII.    L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Human  righteousness  insufficient  to  justify. 

Mic.  vi.  6,  8. 
i  WHEREWITH,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw  near, 
^^     Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face  ? 
How  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear  ? 

What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace  T 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 

Will  multiply'd  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy, 
Or  slaughter'd  millions  e'er  appease  ? 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God  ? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain  ? 
Rivers  of  oil,  or  seas  of  blood, 

Alas  !  they  all  might  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust  ? 

I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am  \ 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast. 

My  glory  swallow'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face  ; 

My  sole  desert,  is  hell  and  wrath ; 
'Twere  just  the  sentence  should  take  place. 
But  O,  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death  I 

6  I  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 

Who  died  for  sinners  on  the  tree  ;  ^ 

I  plead  his  righteousness  alone, 
O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me. 

XLVIII    .L.  M.    Leeds  tune.  Madan's  Coh. 
Imjmtcd  righteousness.  Jer.  xxiii.  6.  Isa.  xlv.  24*. 
i    TESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness. 
•^    My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress  ? 


PARDON.  49 

Midst  flaming  Worlds  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 
'3  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Even  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea,    ' 
*' Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  dy'd  for  me.'*  • 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  ought  to  my  charge  shall  lay  ? 
W^hile  through  thy  blood  absolv'd  I  am, 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame • 

4  Thus  Abraham  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  bloo4) 
Saviour  of  sinners  thee  proclaim, 
Sinners,  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years: 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue, 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  O  !  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice, 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dresSj 
Jesus,  the  Lrod,  our  righteousness. 

PARDON. 

XLIX.  112th.  Da  VIES. 

The  pardoning  God,     Micah  vii.   18. 


riREAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  way 
^^  Are  matchless,  awful,  and  divine  ; 


But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace 
More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine; 

Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 

Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 
2  Crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive, 
Such  guilty  daring  worms  to  spaj-c, 


so  SCRIPTUllE  DOCTRINES, 

This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honour  shar:-- 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men,  resign  your  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love  aj^d  grace  ; 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah'g  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee?' 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon,  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye, 

A  Pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

5  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchl-ess  grace, 

Tliis  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  the  angelic  choirs  above! 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

L.     C.  M.     Steele. 
Pardoning  love.  Jer.  iii.  22.  Hos.  xiv.  4- 
i   XTOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
•^-*-  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word! 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,."  Return:" 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgives 

And  bid  my  criraes  remo\^? 


PARDON.  5^1 

And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ! 
Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious,  how  divine  1 
That  can  to  love  and  bliss  restore 

So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 
Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet. 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred.feet, 

And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

LI.     L.  M.     Gibbons. 

Divine  foi^giveness.  Luke  vii.  47. 
PORGIVENESS!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
-*■     To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die  ; 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around  ; 

Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from,  the  sky! 
'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine ; 

'Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime; 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 

And  feel  no  change,  by  changing  time. 
O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand. 

And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand, 

The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  arise. 
For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven 

What  grateful  honours  shall  we  show  ? 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven 

Let  love  in  equal  ardours  glow. 
By  this  inspir'd,  let  all  our  days 

With  various  holiness  be  crown'd; 
Let  tFUth  and  goodness  prayer  and  praise 

la  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 


52    53  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

LIL   S.  M.    WAr-rs's  Ltbic  Poems 
Confession  and  Pardon.     1  John  i..  ';\ 

1  TV/TY  sorrows  like  a  flood, 
^^  Impatient  of  restraint, 
Into  thy  bosom,  O  my  God, 

Pour  out  a  long  complaint. 

2  This  impious  heart  of  mine 

Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 
Could  rush  with  violence  on  to  sin. 
In  presence  of  thy  sword. 

3  How  often  have  I  stood 

A  rebel  to  the  skies, 
And  yet,  and  yet,  O  matchless  grace  \ 
Thy  thunder  silent  lies. 

4  O  shall  I  never  feel 

The  meltings  of  thy  love  ? 
Ami  of  suchhell-harden'd  ste*l 
That  mercy  cannot  move  ? 

5  Overcome  by  dying  love, 

Here  at  thy  cross  I  lie ; 
And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  alL 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  die. 

6  "  Rise,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  rise, 

"Behold  my  wounded  veins  ; 
"Here flows  a  sacred  crimson  flood, 

"To  wash  away  thy  stains.'* 
f  See,  Justice  reconcil'd  I 

Behold  God's  smiling  face ! 
Let  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wing§ 

And  sound  aloud  his  grace. 

LIII.     C.  M.    Doddridge. 
Pardon  sjioken  by  Christ.    Mat.  ix.  2, 
1    IVr  Y  Saviour,  let  me  hear  thy  voice 
^^^  Pronounce  the -words  of  peace  \r 


PARDOM.  54 

And  all  my  warmest  powers  shall  join 
To  celebrate  thy  grace. 

2  With  gentle  smiles  call  me  thy  child, 

And  speak  my  sins  forgiv'n; 
The  accents  mild  shall  charm  mine  ear 
All  like  the  harps  of  heaven. 

3  Cheerful,  where'er  thy  hand  shall  lead, 

The  darkest  path  I'll  tread; 
Cheerful  I'll  quit  these  mortal  shores, 
And  mingle  with  the  dead. 

4  When  dreadful  guilt  is  done  away, 

.No other  fears  w£  know; 
That  hand  which  scatters  pardons  down, 
Shall  crowns  of  life  bestow. 

LIV.       L.  M.       StQGDON. 

God  ready  to  forgive  ;  or,  des/iair  sivfuL 

1  V\7HAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fear^; 

^  '     As  if  the  Lord  were  loth  to  save, 
Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench'd  in  tears, 
And  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave  ? 

2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne? 

Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod  ? 
Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan? 
Is  he  a  tyrant  or  a  God? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought 

So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve. 
As  this. unkind  injurious  thought. 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  W^hat  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 

Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn, 
Immanuel's  blood  will  make  us  white 
As  snow  through  the  puTe  aether  bornto 

D2 


55    56  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own. 

And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise, 
But  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 
A  most  amazing  sacrifice  ? 

6  "  I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  No  real  penitent  shall  die  ;'* 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word, 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try! 
SALVATION. 
LV.    C.  M.    Rjppon's  Selec. 
Complete  Salvation, 

1  O  ALVATION  through  our  dying  Goci 
^  Is  finish'd  and  complete  ; 

He  paid  whate'er  his  people  ow'd, 
And  cancell'd  all  their  debt. 

2  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay, 

"  A  sinner  sav'd,"  I'll  cry, 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay. 
For  better  joys  on  high. 

LVI.    C.  M.     Doddridge. 
0  Lordj  say  unto  my  souly  lam  thy  Salvatioii 
Psalm  XXXV.  3. 
1    C  ALVATION  1  O  melodious  sound 
*^  To  wretched  dying  men  I 
Salvation,  that  from  God  proceeds* 
And  leads  to  God  again. 
'2  Rescu'd  from  hell's  eternal  gloom, 
From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains  : 
Rais'd  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns  I 

3  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine. 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine  ? 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.  57   58 

i  Hie  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss, 
INIy  feeble  heart  o'erbears  ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
*  The  promise  into  tears. 
5  My  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 
These  dying-  hopes  can  raise  : 
Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 

LVII.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

Desiring"  Comiminion  with  God. 

1.  TV^Y  rising*  soul,  with  strong  desires, 

^^^  To  perfect  happiness  aspires, 

With  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road, 

That  leads  to  heav'n,  that  leads  to  God. 

2  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love. 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above  : 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Kmpty'd  of  sin,  and  full  of  thee.. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn, 
Art  thou  withdrawn  ?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say. 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

LVIII.      CM.      CoiirPER. 
Walking  ivith  God.      Gen.  v.  24. 

1  f\  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
^^  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  lamb  ! 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 


59  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I. then  enjoy'd  I 

HoAV  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void, 
The  jvvorld  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourp 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worshijj  only  the-e. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

LIX.     C.  M.     Wati's's  Sermons. 

O  that  I  knew  iv/iere  I  might  find  him  ;  or^  Sins 

and  Sorrows  laid  before  God.  Job  xxiii.  3j  4. 

1  r\  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
^^   Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face. 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain ; 
How  grace  decays,  aixi  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  Mill  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heivl  my  bi'oken  bones ; 


CO.MMUNION  WITH  GOD.  60 

He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

'j  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

LX.     Baltimore  Collec. 
Fclloivshiji  nvith  God.    1  Johii  i.  3. 
i   "pROM  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain, 
-*•     And  from  this  earthly  clod, 
Arise,  my  soul,  and  strive  to  gain 
Sweet  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Say,  what  is  there  beneath  the  skies, 

In  all  the  paths  thou'st  trod. 
Can  suit  thy  wishes  or  thy  joys, 
Like  fellowship  with  God. 

3  Not  life,  nor  all  the  toys  of  art, 

Nor  pleasure's  flow'ry  road. 
Can  to  my  soul  such  bliss  impart, 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

4  Not  healtli  nor  friendship  here  below 

Nor  wealth,  that  golden  load. 
Can  such  delight  or  comfort  show, 

As  fellowship  with  God. 
5^  When  I  am  made,  in  love  to  bear 

Afflictions  needful  rod. 
Light,  sweet,  and  kind  the  strokes  appear, 

Through  fellowship  with  God. 

6  In  fierce  temptations  fiery  blasts. 

Or  dark  desertion's  road, 
I'm  happy  if  I  can  but  taste 
Some  fellowship  with  God. 

7  And  when  the  icy  hand  of  death 

Shall  chill  my  flowing  blood, 


Gl    62  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES* 

With  joy  1*11  yield  my  latest  breath 

In  fellowship  with  God. 
8  When  I,  at  last,  to  heav'n  ascend, 

And  gain  my  blest  abode, 
There  an  eternity  I'll  spend 

In  fellowship  with  God. 

PERSEVERANCE. 

■». 

LXI.     C.  M.     F . 

Perseverance,    Psalm  cxix.  117. 
i   T    ORD,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways? 
-*^  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear, 
And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  almighty  arm 
Sustain  a  feeble  w^orm, 
I  shall  escape,  secure  from  harmj 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 
o  Be  thou  my  all-sufficient  friend, 
'Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease  ; 
Guard  me  through  life,  ajid  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

LXII.    L.  M.     S.  S-TENNE'Tr. 
Perseverance  desired. 
\    TESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 

**    Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy  blood  ? 
By  ties  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah  I  should  my  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  I'm  aware  from  thee  depart. 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me, 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee  I 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hale. 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate  : 


I'^'VIl  ATIONS  AN>)  PROMISES.    63    6-t 

\nd  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes 
I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows, 

■I  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord, 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford  : 
O  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

5  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears  : 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honours  of  the  christian  name. 

INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES? 

LXIII.      I..M.       .S-.  S-TENNEtr. 

God  reasom?ig  ivith  men.  Isaiah  i.  18. 

1  "  Q*  OME,  sinners,"  saith  the  mighty  God^ 

^^  "Heinous  as  all  your  crimes  have  been, 
"  Lo  !  I  descend  from  mine  abode, 
"  To  reason  with  the  sons  of  men. 

2  "  No  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face, 

"  No  vengeful  lightnings  flash  around  : 
"  I  come  proclaiming  life  and  peace  ; 

"Where  sinhathreign'd,letgraceabound.' ' 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call, 

And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow  ; 
O  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool^ 
Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  snow. 

4  So  shall  our  thankful  lips  repeat 

Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 
While,  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 
Wc  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 
LXIV.  As  the  148th.    Rippon's  Selec. 
Yet  there  is  roovi.  Luke  xiv.  22* 
I   Y^^  dying  sons  of  men, 
^    ImmergM  in  sin  and  woov 


65  INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISESf 

The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

While  Jesus  sends  to  you ; 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty  come* 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room; 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor^ain  excuses  frame : 
He  bids  you  come  to-day, 

Though  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame : 
All  things  are  ready,  sinner,  come, 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room.- 

3  Believe  the  heavenly  Avord 

His  messengers  proclaim ; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name  : 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  corfi^. 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wand*ring  sheep  draw  near, 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 

His  charming  accents  hear  I 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come  : 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room, 

LXV.       C.  M.       STEELE. 

The  Savjour's  Invitation.  John  vii.  37. 

1  T^HE  Saviour  calls — ye  mourners  hear 

■*'     Attend  the  heavenly  sound  • 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise 

To  ease  your  every  pain^ 


HJVITATI0N3  AND  PROMISES.  66 

(Immortal  fountain  \  full  supplies  1) 

Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 
•i  Poor  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice. 

The  g-racious  call  obey ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys— 

And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 
5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts^ 

To  thee  let  mourners  fly  ; 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts 

And  drink,  and  never  die. 

LXVL    L.  M.     Beddome. 
The  fir  fit  promise.   Gen.  iii.  15. 

I  \\7HEN  by  the  tempter*s  wiles  betray 'd, 
^  ^    Adam  our  head  and  parent  fell ; 
Unknown  before,  a  pleasure  spread 
Through  all  the  mazy  deeps  of  hell. 
:  Infernal  powers  rejoic'd  tosce 

The  new-made  world  destroyed,  undone  i 
But  God  proclaims  his  great  decree, 
Pardon  and  mercy  through  his  Son. 
5  Serpent  accurs'd,  thy  sentence  read, 
"  Almighty  vengence  thou  shalt  feel : 
The  woman's  seed  shall  break  thy  head, 
Thy  malice  faintly  bruise  his  heel." 
4i  Thus  God  declares,  and  Christ  descends, 
Assumes  a  mortal  form,  and  dies ; 
Whilst  in  his  death,  death's  empire  ends, 
And  the  proud  conqueror  conquer'd  lies. 
5  Dying,  the  King  of  Glory  deals 
Ruin  to  all  his  numerous  foes  : 
His  power  the  prince  of  darkness  feels, 
And  sinks  oppress'd  beneath  his  wocsu 


(SI   68    INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 

LXVII.     L.  M.     Lebanon  tune.    FAWCEfi-. 

As  thy  days^  so  shall  thy  strength  be.  Deut. 

xxxiii.  25. 

1  A  FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near, 
■^^  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear  -- 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 

"  How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ?" 

He  has  cngag'd  by  firm  decree, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

"i  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong  ; 
\nd  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ; 
For  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name ; 
in  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 
That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

•>  When  call'dto  bear  the  weighty  cross. 
Or  sore  afflictions,  pain,  or  loss, 
Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 
Siill  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
)  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view., 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  ; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  tree. 
And  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 

LXVHL     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 
Fear  7101^  for  lam  vjith  thee.  Isaiah  xli.  IT,, 
i     A  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
•^^  To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  Godv 
Our  God  for  ever  nrar  ? 


IN\riTATIONS  AND  PROMISES.  6*J 

:  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 
For  all  thy  humble  saints? 
And  m  such  friendly  accents  speak 
To  sooth  their  sad  complaints  ? 

1  Why  droop  our  hearts?  Why  flow  our  eyes 
While  such  a  voice  we  hear? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  our  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near? 
•  To  all  thine  other  favours  add 
A  heart  to  trust  thy  word  ; 
And  death  itself  shall  hear  us  sing. 
While  resting  on  the  Lord. 

LXIX.      C.  M.      A'EEDHAM. 

My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee.  2  Cor.  xii.  ^, 

1  "17'  IND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks 
-*-^  To  cheer  the  drooping  saint; 

"  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  thee 
"  Though  thou  art  weak  and  faint. 

2  "  My  grace  its  riches  shall  display, 

"  And  make  thy  griefs  remove ; 
"  Thy  weakness  shall  the  triumphs  tell 
"  Of  boundless  power  and  love." 

3  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  remov'd, 

Yet  why  should  I  despair? 
W^hile  my  kind  Saviour's  arms  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear. 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord, 

*Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name  : 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfulness,  and  love 
''  Will  ever  be  the  saijie. 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace 

I  all  things  can  perform; 
And  smiling  triumph  in  thy  name, 
Amid  the  raging  storm. 


TO   71     INVITATIONSS  AND  PHOMISES. 

LXX.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

My  God  shall  supfily  all  your  need.  Phil.  iv-. 
19,  20. 

1  TV/TY God,  how  cheering  is  the -sound! 
■'■'■'■  How  pleasant  to  repeat! 

Well  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound  J 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat !. 

2  What  want  shall  not  our  Gad  supply 

From  his  redundant  stores  ? 
What  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high 
An  arm  almighty  pours ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring. 

These  ample  blessings  flow : 
Prepare,  my  lips,  his  pame  to  sing. 
Whose  heart  has  lov'd  us  so. 

4  Now  to  our  Father  and  our  God, 

Be  endless  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man*s  abode. 
And  through  the  highest  heaven. 

LXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Fear  not,  it  is  your  Father's  good  pleasure  to 
give  you  the  kingdo7n.  Luke  xii.  22. 

1  VT'E  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

^    Dismiss yoiar  anxious  cares; 
Look  to  the  Shepherd  of  your  souls, 
And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff*  is  your  defence : 
'Midst  sands  and  rocks,  your  Shepherd's  voice 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 

3  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give, 

And  give  it  with  delight  j 


CHRIST. 

His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 


CHRIST. 
HIS  INCARNATION. 
LXXII.     C.  M.     Medlet. 
The  Incarnation  of  Christ.  Luke.  ii.   14. 
I   TViTORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
-*■'-■•  And  chant  the  solemn  lay ; 
Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 
i  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began. 
And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  regions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expa.nse  it  flew,. 

And  loud  the  echo  roU'd 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran . 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 
To  bear  the  nCAVs  to  man. 

5  [Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurl'd.] 

6  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout. 

And  glory  leads  the  song: 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

E2 


^3  CHRIST. 

7  [O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love 

Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise; 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays  1] 

8  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

*'  Glory  to  God  on  high;  , 

"Good-will  and  peace  are  now  complete*, 
"  Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

9  Hail,  Prince  of  life,  for  ever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  brother,  friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fait, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

HIS  TRANSFIGURATION. 

LXXIII.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Christ^s  transjiguration.    Mat.  xvii.  4. 

1  VXTHEN  at  this  distance.  Lord,  we  trace 

^  ^    The  various  glories  of  thy  face. 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  w  oes  to  resti 

2  With  thee  in  the  obscurest  cell 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwxll, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy! 
Raptures  divine, my  thoughts  employ ; 
I  see  the  King  of  Glory  shine ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor,  thus  his  servants  view'd 
liis  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cried, "Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell." 

5  Yet  stiil  our  elevated  eyes 

j'e  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  \ 


HIS  SUFFERINGS.  74 

That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 
6  Thatmount  1k)w  bright !  those  forms  how  fair ! 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there: 
Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

HIS  SUFFERINGS. 
LXXIV.    L.  M.     Whi-tefjeld's  Colleq^ 

Behold  the  man.    John  xix.  5. 
i  'VT'E  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man. 

^    The  man  of  grief  condemn'd  for  yoUj 
The  lamb  of  God  for  sinners  slain, 
Weeping  to  Calvary  pursue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs  they  stretch,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood — 
His  sacred  limbs — expos'd  and  bai'e, 
Or  only  cover'd  with  his  blood. 

3  See  there  1  his  temples  crown'd  with  tJioms 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 
His  streaming  feet  tranfix'd  and  torn. 
The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 

4  Thou  dear,  thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 

How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move ! 
Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood , 
And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love  I 

5  The  earth  could  to  her  centre  quake, 

Convuls'd  when  her  Creator  died; 
O  may  our  inmost  nature  shake, 
And  boAv  with  Jesus  crucified  I 

6  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  display'd 

Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies; 
O  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade, 
And  quicken'd  by  thy  word,  arise ! 


75  CHRIST. 

7  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death. 
And  tremble  and  asunder  part; 
O  rend  with  thy  expiring  breath, 
The  harder  marble  of  our  heart. 

LXXV.       L.  M.       S7-EELE. 

A  dying  Saviour.* 
1    C  TRETCH'D  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies, 
•  ^  Hark  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 
See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide! 
?,  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream  how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  1 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place, 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace  1 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed,  for  sinners  bleed? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 
No,  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  morning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  woe, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flowj 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain? 

5  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold  this  stupid  heart; 
'Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief,  and  ardent  love. 

*  See  Hymns  on  Redemption,  and  the  Lord's  Supper . 


niS  SUFFERINGS.  76  7T 

LXXVI.    C.  M.     S.  StENNErr. 
The  attraction  of  the  Cross.  John  xii.  31?, 

YONDER — amazing  sight! — I  see 
Th*  incai'nate  son  of  God, 
Expiring  on  the  fatal  tree, 
And  welt'ring  in  his  blood. 
^  Behold  a  purple  torrent  rmi 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head  ." 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 
S  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sk>:, 
Proclaim  the  truth  aloud; 
And  with  the  amaz'd  centurion  ciy, 
"  This  is  the  Son  of  God." 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  well  my  hope  revive : 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies^^ 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

5  O  that  these  cords  of  love  divine. 

Might  draw  me,  Lord,  to  thee ! 
Thou  hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine — . 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be  I 

LXXVII.  CM.  Beholdme!  Bos'TonCollec, 
X  "yE  trembling  souls  who  still  decline 
^    To  walk  in  his  commands  ;^ 
Your  Jesus  chides  your  ling'ring^faith 
And  says,  "  behold  my  hands  1 
2  ♦^  These  hands  werepierc'd  and  torn  for  yoir, 
To  make  your  bliss  complete  ; 
For  you  I  trod  the  place  of  skulls, 
And  now,  behold  my  feet  I 
Z  "  My  temples  bore  the  thorny  crown 
While  foes  did  mc  deride. 


78  CHRIST. 

My  vital  current  ran  for  you, 

And  now,  behold  my  side  \'* 
4  Amaz'd,  we  cry,  forgive,  O  Lord, 

Forgive  our  senseless  frame  ; 
May  such  almighty  love  as  this 

Make  us  to  love  thy  name. 

LXXVIII.     L.  M.     TjEBour's  Collec 
Christ  crucijied. 

1  XIH'HEN  on  the  cross  my  Lord  I  see, 

^^    Bleeding  to  death  for  wretched  me  ^ 
Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  all  dissolv'd  in  love. 

2  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  through  my  heartj 
In  ev'ry  groan  I  bear  a  part; 

I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming  eyes, 
But  see!  he  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

3  Come  sinners,  view  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wounded  and  dead,  and  bath'd  in  blood  ! 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 

The  well  of  endless  life  is  here. 

4  Here  I  forget  my  cares  and  pains, 

I  drink,  yet  still  my  thirst  remains  ; 
Only  the  fountain  head  above. 
Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5  Oh,  that  I  thus  could  always  feel  1 
Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  reveal ! 
Then  my  glad  tongue  shall  loud  proclaim 
The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

G  Thy  name  dispels  my  guilt  and  fear, 
Revives  my  heart,  and  charms  my  ear; 
Affords  a  balm  for  ev'ry  wound. 
And  Satan  trembles  at  tlie  sound. 


ins    RESURRECTION.  79    80 

LXXIX.    L.M.     SpFAiir. 
The  narmo7iy  of  Creation  mid  Redemjition, 

1  r^  OD's  nature  and  his  name  we  read, 
^^  When  we  behold  the  Saviour  bleed ; 
And,  when  we  hear  his  dying  groan, 
His  shame  and  grief  explain  our  own! 

2  The  lustre  of  his  holy  law, 

Thus  honour'd,  fills  our  minds  with  awe  j 
And  Calv'ry's  scenes  at  once  reveal 
More  love  and  wrath  than  heav*nand  hell. 

"  How  strict  that  truth  that  could  not  spare 
Thine  equal,  thine  eternal  heir  I 
How  great  the  love  that  freely  gave 
Thy  son  thine  enemies  to  save ! 

4  Thy  just  commands,  by  himobey'd, 
In  all  their  beauties  stand  displayed  ; 
Thy  righteous  vengeance,  falling  there, 
Fills  earth  and  heav'n  with  holy  fear, 

HIS  RESURRECTION. 

LXXX.     148th.  Resurrection  tune. 

Doddridge, 

The  Resurrection  of  Christ.     Luke  xxiv.  ^4. 
i  XTES,  the  Redeemer  ro^e  ; 
■*■     The  Saviour  left  the  dead  ; 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  rais'd  his  conq'ring  head  :  • 

In  w4ld  dismay 
The  guards  around 
Fail  to  the  ground, 
And  sink  away. 
2  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 
In  lull  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet : 


81  CHRIST* 

Joyful  they  come. 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day  1 

To  Jesus*  tomb.  .i 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly,  j 

The  joyful  news  to  bear:  ' 

Hark  I  as  they  soar  on  high,  j 

What  music  fills  the  air  I 

Theii'  anthems  say, 
"  Jesus  who  bled 

<'  Hath  left  the  dead ;  1 

"  He  rose  to-day."  j 

4'  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound,  j 

Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell ;  j 

And  send  the  echo  round  ; 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell ;  \ 

Transported  cry,  ■ 

"Jesus  who  bled  * 

"  Hath  left  the  dead  ^ 

-  "  No  more  to  die."  j 

5  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord,  -^ 

Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood  I  I 

W^ide  be  thy  name  ador'd,  ;;; 

Thou  rising,  reigning  God!  ,• 

With  thee  we  rise,  | 

With  thee  we  reign, 

And  empires  gain 

Beyond  the  skies. 

LXXXI.     L.  M.     Rjppon's  Selec. 
Christ\'}  Resurrection  a  pledge  of  ours. 
i  Al^HEN  I  the  holy  grave  survey, 

Where  once  my  Saviour  deign'd  to  lie ; 
I  see  fulfill'd  what  prophets  say. 
And  all  the  powers  of  death  defy. 


iris  RESURRECTION.  82 

2  Tills  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquer'd  death: 
Sweet  pledge,  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise  and  draw  immortal  breath  I 
.^  [Our  Surety  freed,  declares  us  free, 
For  whose  ofi*enccs  he  was  seiz'd  : 
In  his  release  our  own  we  see, 
(        And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd. 

4  Jesus  once  number'd  with  the  dead, 

Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  borcj. 

5  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold  ; 

See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears  ! 
Thou  too  slialt  bear  an  harp  of  Gold, 

To  crown  thy  joy  when  he  appears. 
f>  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  liesh  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

LXXXII.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Comfort  to  such  who  seek  a  risen  Jesus.    Mai. 
xxviii.  5,  6. 

1  V'E  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 

^    Chase  all  your  fears  away : 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low,  the  Lord  of  life  Was  brought; 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ; 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbb*d  and  bled  for  you. 

3  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  gricfj 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise  ; 


So  CIIRISl. 

And  wash  the  bloody  stains  a^\a}-5 

With  torrents  from  your  eyes. 
1  Then  dry  your  tears  and  tune  your  songb. 

The  Saviour  lives  again  ; 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 

The  conqueror  could  detain. 
.5  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonour'd  head  ; 
And  through  unnumber'd  years  he  reign^ 

Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  W^ith  joy  like  his  shall  ev'ry  saint 
His  empty  tomb  survey ; 
Then  rise  Avith  his  ascending  Lord, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

HIS  ASCENSION. 

LXXXHI.     t,  M.      Weslet's  Collec. 

C/nist's  Jlscensio7i.     Psabn  xxiv.  7. 

1  /^UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
^^  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  pow'rs  of  hell  ai'e  captive  led, 

Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
''  Lift  up  your  heads, ye  heav'niy  gates'! 

"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  1" 
~.  "  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

"  And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
'"He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 

"  Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in." 
1.  '^  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?" 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercamc. 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  heiro'erthrew. 

And  Jesus  is  the  conq'ror's  name. 


HIS  INTERCESSION.  84 

5  Lol  his  ^triumphant  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  hcav'nly  gates  ! 

"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  !'* 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?" 

The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possesl. 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
^'  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 

HIS  INTERCESSION. 
LXXXIV.     L.  M.     STEELE. 
The  Liter  cession  of  Christ.     Heb.  vii.  25.  ' 

1  TTE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives, 
'■'"*•  (What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives  1^ 
And  now  before  his  father  God, 
Presents  the  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice  arm'd  with  frowns  appears  ; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles  and  all  is  peace. 
'^  Hence  then,  ye  black  despairing  thoughts. 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults 
His  powerful  intercessions  rise 
And  guilt  removes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power ; 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend — - 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail. 
For  Jesus  pleads  and  must  prevail 


y>  CHRIST. 

LXXXV.     C.  M.     ToPLAj^Y. 
Chvlst^s  intercession  prevalent.  John  xvii. 

1  A  WAKE,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
■'^"   Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love  j 
Sing  how  he  lives  to  carry  on 

His  people's  cause  above. 

2  With  cries  and  tears  he  offer'd  yp 

His  humble  suit  below  ; 
But  with  authority  he  asks,  / 

Enthroned  in  glory  now. 
o  For  a.11  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 

And  spreads  his  wounded  hands. 

4  His  sweet  atoning  sa.crificc 

Gives  sanction  to  his  claim : 
^'Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
"Be  with  me  where  I  am : 

5  "  By  their  salvation,  recompense 

"  The  sorrows  I  endur'd  ; 
"  Just  to  tne  merits  of  thy  Souj 
"  And  faithful  to  thy  word." 

6  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 

To  every  saint  is  given : 

Safety  below  and  after  death, 

The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

7  [Founded  on  right,  thy  prayer  avails, 

The  Father  smiles  on  thee  ; 
And  now  thou  intliy  kingdom  art, 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 
S  Let  the  much  incense  of  thy  prayer 

In  my  behalf  ascend  ; 
And  as  its  virtue,  bo  my  praise, 

Shall  never  never  end.] 


AN  OBJECT  or  PRAISE.  86    ST 

LXXXVL     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Christ^s  Intercession  I  If Jiijicd  bij  Aaron*  s  Breos'- 

Jilate,    Exodus  xxviii.  29. 

1  ]VrOW  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
^^    Our  great  high  priest  above, 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 

And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  rais'd  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train 
With  matchless  honours  crown'd ; 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  christian  say 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crovviis 
Are  moulder'd  down  to  dust. 
>  So  gracious  Saviour,  on  my  breast, 
May  thy  dear  name  be  worn, 
\  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne 

AN  OBJECT  OF  PRAISE. 

LXXXVII.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  condescending  Grace  of  Christ. 

Mat.  XX.  28. 

1  Q  AVIOUR  of  men,  and  Lord  of  love, 
^   How  sweet  thy  gracious  nam^e  1 
With  joy  that  errand  we  review, 

On  which  Messiah  came. 

2  •  While  all  thy  own  angelic  bands 

Stood  waiting  on  the  wing, 


8S  CHRISI. 

Charm'd  with  the  honour  to  obt-y 
Their  great  eternal  King  ; 

3  For  us,  mean,  wretched,  sinful  men, 

Thou  hiid'st  that  glory  by  ; 
First  in  our  mortal  flesh  to  serve, 
Then  in  that  flesh  to  die. 

4  Bought  with  thy  service  and  thy  blood, 

We  doubly.  Lord,  are  thine  ; 
To  thee  our  lives  we  would  devote 
To  thee  our  death  resign. 

LXXXVIIL    L.  M.     Steele, 
The  exalted  Saviour. 

1  "VrOW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
■^^    And  join  therblisstul  choir  above  ; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  th*  immortal  song, 

O  may  we  feel  the  sa.cred  flame ; 
And  ev*ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name  ! 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expired  ; 
Who  dy'd  for  rebels — yes,  'tis  he  ! 

How  bright !  how  lovely  !  how  admir'd  ! 

4  Jesus,  who  dy'd  that  we  might  live, 

Dy'd  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place  ; — 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give, 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  ? 

5  Were  universal  nature  ours. 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store; 
Nature  and  art  with  all  their  powers, 
Would  still  confess  the  oftering  poor  I 

6  Yet  though  for  bounty  so  divine  ! 

We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raiiJe, 


-    CHARACTERS,  &C.  89 

jc\sus,niay  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise  1 

CHARACTERS  AND  REPRESENTA^ 

TIONS  OF  CHRIST. 

LXXXIX.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

A^oah  preserved  171  the  Ark^  and  the  Believer  iu 

Christ.   1  Pet.  lii.  20,21. 

1  T^HE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  call, 

*•    In  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell  1 
Swallow'd  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 

Fled  from  the  close-pursuing  wave  ! 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  towers  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  *scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck  !  how  loud  the  roar  '. 

How  shrill  the  universal  cry 
Of  millions  in  the  last  despair, 

Re-echo'd  from  the  lowering  sky  ! 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble  happy  saint, 

Surrounded  with  the  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sang  the  grace  that  steer'd  him  thro*. 

5  So  I  may  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 

While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall^, 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd, 
Beyond  this  trembling  earthly  ball. 

6  My  soul  in  Christ  securely  waits, 

Nor  can  she  leave  that  safe  retreat ; 
Till  the  wide  flood,  which  buries  earth, 
Shall  v/aft  her  to  a  heavenly  seat. 

7  Nor  wreck  nor  ruin  there  is  seen ; 

There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolh; ; 


90   91  CHARACTERS    AND    . 

But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  throne 
Seals  endless  life  to  ransom'd  souls. 

ADVOCATE. 

XC.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Advocate.      1  John  ii.  1. 

1  T17HERE  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 

^^     Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire,. 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord,  the  breathings  of  desire, 

The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire. 

But  reaches  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands. 
The  glorious  advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  sweetens  ev'ry  humble  groan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  pray'r ; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone. 

Whose  pow'r  and  love  forbid  despair, 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 

With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

BRAZEN  SERPENT. 
XCL     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 
Brazen  Servient.  JVumb.  xxi.  8,  9. 
1   "'TST'HENIsraTs  grieving  tribes  complaiu'c 
' '^     W^ith  fiery  serpent's  greatly  pain'd, 
A  serpent  straight  the  prophet  made 
Of  molten  brass  to  view  display'd. 


REPRESENTATIONS  Of"  CHRIST.  92 

Around  the  fainting  crowds  attend, 

To  hcHv'n  their  mournful  sighs  ascend  ; 

They  hope,  they  look,  while  from  the  poh; 

Descends  a  pow*r  that  makes  them  whole. 
3  But,  O,  \yhat  healing  to  the  heart 

Doth  our  Redeemer's  cross  impart ! 

What  life,  by  faith,  our  souls  receive  ! 

What  pleasures  do  his  sorrows  give  ! 
-1  Still  may  I  view  the  Saviour's  cross, 

And  other  objects  count  but  loss  ; 

Here  still  be  fix'd  my  feasted  eyes, 

Enraptur'd  with  his  sacrifice  ! 
3  Jesu:^  the  Saviour!  balmy  name  ! 

Thy  v.'orth  my  tongue  would  now  proclaim-; 

By  thy  atonement  set  me  free, 

My  life  my  hope  is  all  from  thee. 

BREAD  OF  LIFE. 
XCII.    L.  M.     FAwcE'i'-r. 
Bread  of  Life.  John  vi.  35,  48, 
'x   "PVEPRxWED  minds  on  ashes  feed, 
"*^  Nor  love,  nor  seek  for  heavenly  hvczu' , 
They  choose  the  husks  which  swine  do  e:v! . 
Or  meanly  crave  the  serpent's  meat. 

2  Jesus,  thou  art  the  living  bread. 
By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed  : 
In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

3  Without  this  bread,  I  starve  and  die  ; 
No  other  can  my  need  supply : 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 
4i  'Tis  this  relieves  the.hungry  poor. 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door, 


93  CHARACTERS  AND 

This  living  food  descends  from  heaven. 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  giv'n. 
5  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives, 

What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  giv  es 
O  let  me  ever  more  be  fed 
With  this  divine  celestial  bread ! 

BRIDEGROOM. 
XCIII.    L.  M.    FAjvcE'T'r. 
Bridegroom   and  husband;    or^  the   Marr'iai 
betiveen  Christ  and  the  Soul. 

1  TESUS,  the  heavenly  lover,  gave 

"^    His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save  ; 
Resolv'dtomake  his  mercy  known. 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious,  I  against  him  strove 
'Till  melted  and  constrain*d  by  love  ; 
With  sin  and  self  I  freely  part, 

The  heavenly  bridegroom  wins  my  heart, 

3  My  guilt  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse  ; 
My  debts  he  pays  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside, 

He  clothes  me  as  becomes  his  bride  ; 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding-dress, 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 

5  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me  ; 
With  angels  I  thy  grace  adore. 

And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  keep  me.  Saviour,  near  thy  side  j 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF   CHRIST.    94  95 
MORNING  STAR, 
XCIV.     L.  M.     Beddome, 
Bright  and  Morning  Star.  Rev.  xxii.    16. 

1  "V^E  woi'ids  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

^    The  Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
O  tell  how  mean  your  glories  are, 
How  faint,  and  few,  compar'd  with  his. 

2  We  sing  the  bright  and  moniing-star 

(Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  ;) 
See  how  its  rays  diffus'd  from  far, 

Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above. 
^  Its  cheering  beams,  spread  wide  abroad, 

Point  out  the  puzzled  christian's  way  ; 
Still  as  he  goes  he  finds  the  road 

EnlightenM  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus  when  the  eastern  Magi  brought 

Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears, 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought, 
And  guides  their  steps,and  calms  their  fears. 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place, 

Where  this  bright  star  will  brightest  shine  , 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 
And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 

CORNER  STONE. 

XOV.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Corner-Stone.  1  Pet.  ii.  6.  Isa.  xxviii.  16,  17. 

1  T   ORD,  dost  thou  shov/  a  corner-stone 
^-^  For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon. 
That  the  fair  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light  beyond  the  skies? 

2  We  own  the  work  of  sov'reign  love, 
Nor  death  nor  hciI  the  hopes  shall  move. 


96  CHARACTERS  AND 

Which  fix'd  on  this  foundation  stand, 
Laid  by  thine  own  ahiiighty  hand. 

3  Thy  people  long  this  stone  have  tried* 
And  all  the  powers  of  hell  defy'd; 
Floods  of  temptation  beat  in, vain; 
Well  doth  this  rock  the  house  sustain. 

'i-  When  storms  of  wrath  around  prevail. 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  iirc,  and  hail, 
'Tis  here  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide. 
And  here  securely  they  abide : 

■■■   While  they  that  scorn  this  precious  stone, 
Fond  of  some  quicksand  of  their  own, 
Borne  down  by  mighty  vengeance  die. 
And  buried  deep  in  runi  lie. 

DESIRE  OF  ALL  NATIONS. 
XCVI.     C.  M. 
.:jC!ilre  of  all  JVations.  Hag.  ii.  7.   Cant.  \..'?>. 
.   INFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
■^  Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace  ! 
rhy  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never-fading  rays. 
.    Sinners  from  earth's  remotest  end 
Come  bending  at  thy  feet; 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  vows  ascend. 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 
'■\  Thy  name  as  precious  ointment  shed. 
Delights  tlie  church  around; 
Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Immanucl's  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store;  >'^ 

From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive,  | 

And  still  thou  giy^stmore. 


REPRESENTATIONS  CF  CHRIST.     97  98 

•>  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy : 
They  find  their  all  in  thee ; 
Thy  glories  Avill  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

THE  DOOR. 

XCVII.    CM.    Stamford  tune.   Doddridge. 

The  Door.     Jolinyi.  9.  Hosean.  15. 

i     A  WAKE,  our  souls,  and  bless  his  namej    ^ 
■^^  Whose  mercies  never  fail; 
Who  opens  wide  a  door  of  hope 
In  Achor's  gloomy  vale. 
'  Behold  the  portal  wide  displayed, 
The  buildings  strong  and  fair; 
Within  are  pastures  fresh  and  green j 
And  living  streams  are  there. 

3  Enter,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door; 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lion's  roai\ 

4  O  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  trav'iiing  through  one  beauteous  gat.<^^ 
To  one  eternal  home  1 

FORERUNNER. 
XCVIII.       L.  M.       DODDRIDCE. 

'  Forerunner  and  Foundation  oj^  our  Hope. 
Heb.y'i.  19,  20. 

i    TESUS  the  Lord,  our  souls  adore, 
**    A  painful  sufferer  now  no  more ; 
High  on  his  Father's  throne  he  reigns 
O'er  ear:^h,  and  heaven's  extensive  piyins* 


99  CHARACTERS ANU 

2  His  race  for  ever  is  complete ; 
For  ever  iindisturb'd  his  seat ; 
Myriads  of  angels  round  him  fly, 
And  sing  his  weil-gain'd  victory. 

3  Yet,  'midst  the  honours  of  his  throne. 
He  joys  not  for  himself  alone ; 

His  meanest  servants  share  their  part. 
Share  in  that  royal  tender  heart. 

4  Raise,  raise,  my  soul,  thy  raptur'd  sigM^ 
With  sacred  wonder  and  deli-ght; 
Jesus  thy  own  forerunner  see 
Enter'd  beyond  the  veil  for  thee. 

5  Loud  let  the  howling  tempest  yell, 
And  foaming  waves  to  mountains  swell. 
No  shipwreck  can  my  vessel  fear. 
Since  hope  hath  fix'd  its  anchor  here. 

FOUNTAIN. 

XCIX.     CM.      Co7VP£i7. 

Praise  Jor  the  Fountain  ojiened. 

1  nPHERE  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood. 

•*■     Drawn  from  Imimanuei's  veins; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood. 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
O  may  I  there,  though  vile  as  he,- 
Wash  all  my  sins  away  1 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
'Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd  tc  sin  no  more. 
4'  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  streuiii 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 


REPRESENTATION'S  OF  CHRIST.         llQD 

Hedeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

•')  But  when  this  lisping  stammering  tong^ic 
Lies  EilcRt  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

FRIEND. 
C.     L.  M.     jVEirroN. 
Frieiid.     Cant.  v.  16. 
1   pOOR,  weak,  and  worthless  though  I  am, 
^     I  have  a  nchalmignty  friend; 
Jesus  the  Saviour,  is  his  name. 
He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 
^  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 
And  by  his  power  my  foes  controU'd; 
H«  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold-  ^• 
n  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  want  supplies. 
And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 
^       Enthroned  with  him  above  the  skies, 
O  !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me ! 

'PAUSE. 

.Is  this  thy  kindness  to  thy  friend.    2  Sam.  xvi.  1 7, 

4  But  ah  I  my  inmost  spirit  mourns. 

And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim, 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns; 
I've  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 

5  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 

Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey, 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe. 
Sooner  than  all  my  friend  can  say. 


iOi  CHARACTERS  AND 

6  [He  bids  me  always  freely  comt-, 

And  promises  whatever  I  ask  : 

But  I  am  straiten'd,  cold,  and  dumb, 

And  count  my  privilege  a  task. 

7  Before  the  world  that  hates  his  cause, 

My  treach'rous  heart  has  throbb'd  with 
shame ; 
Loath  to  forego  the  world's  applause,. 
I  hardly  dare  avow  his  name.] 

8  Sure  were  not  I  most  vile  and  base, 

I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite! 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 

He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  liis  sight. 

CI.     C.  M.     SnrAiN. 
C'hrist^s  uti fiar allele d  love. 

1  A    FRIEND  there  is — your  voices  join 
-^^  Ye  saints,  to  praise  his  name ; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 

AVhose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  helping  hand 

This  friend  is  always  near; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  conunand^. 
He  waits  to  answ  er  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  or  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  facCj 

And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And,  if  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sov'reign  will. 


REPRCSENTATIOXS  OF  . CHRIST-        1-02 

1  le  never  takes  away  our  all ; 

Himself  he  gives  us  still! 
I  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs. 

And  measures  oxit  our  pains ; 
i'he  wildest  storm  his  word  obe}'^, 

His  wGiiil  its  rage  restrains. 

KINSMAN. 
CH.     i  12th.  Uffculm  tune.     C.  We  a  let. 
Kinsman.     Ruth  iii.  4,  9. 
TESUS,  we  claim  thee  for  our  own, 
**    Our  kinsman  near  allied  in  blood, 
Flesh  of  our  flesh,  bone  of  oiir  bone, 
The  Son  of  man,  the  Son  of  God  i 
And  lo,  we  lay  usutthy  feet. 
Our  sentence  from  thy  mouth  to  meet. 

:  Partaker  of  my  flesh  below. 
To  thee  O  Jesus,  I  apply ; 
Thou  wilt  thy  poor  relations  know, 

Thou  never  canst  thyself  deny, 
Exclude  me  from  thy  guardian-  care, 
Or  slight  a  sinful  beggar's  pray 'r. 
1  Thee,  Saviour,  at  my  greatest  ne«d, 
I  trust  my  faithful  •friend  to  prove  ; 
Now  o'er  thy  meanest  servant  spread 

The  skirt  of  thy  redeeming  love  : 
Under  thy  wings  of  mercy  take. 
And  save  me  for  thy  merit's  sake. 
■  Hast  thou  not  undertook  my  cause. 
Lord  over  all,  to  worms  ally'd  ? 
Answer  me  from  that  bleeding  cross, 
Demand  thy  dearly-ransom'd  bride  ; 
And  let  my  soul,  betroth'd  to  thee, 
Thine  wholly,  thine  for  ever  be! 
G2 


1.03    104  CHARACTEKS  AN» 

GIFT, 
cm.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Gift  of  God.     John  iii.  16.  2  Cor.  ix.  1$. 

1  JESUS,  my  love,  my  chief  delight, 
**  For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  pray  ; 
Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 

Amid  the  business  of  the  day. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  smiling  face, 

That  face  which  I  ha.ve  often  seen ; 
Arise,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene/ 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  God, 

To  sinners  v/eary  and  distrest ; 
The  first  of  ail  his  gifts  bestow'd, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 

4  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 

I'd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet ; 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 
jS^or  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  jewel  I  would  keep. 

Artd  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart ; 
At  home,  abroad,  av/ake,  asleep. 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart ' 

HEAD  OF  THE  CHURCH. 

ClV.       C.  M.       BODDRIDGF. 

Head  of  the  Church,     Eph,  iv.  15,  16. 

1  TESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace^ 
**    That  calls  a  worm  thy  own ; 
Gives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place 

To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee  our  vital  head, 

We  act,  and  grow?  and  thrive  ; 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.        105 

From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead,       ' 

When  most  he  seems  alive. 
S  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love. 

And  thou,  our  common  Lord. 
4  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face  ; 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 

Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

PRECIOUS. 

CV.    C.  M.   Liverpool  tune.  Doddridge, 

Jesus — firecious  to  them  that  believe.   1  Pef.  ii,  7. 

1  TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
**    'Tis  music  to  my  ear ; 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud. 
That  earth  and  hcav'n  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul ; 

My  transport  and  my  trust ; 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  ihee  doth  richly  m.ect ; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  TJiy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 

The  cordial  of  its  care, 
.)  I'll  speak  the  honours  of  thy  name^ 

With  my  last  labouring  breath  ; 
And  dying  clasp  thee  in  my  arms. 

T/ie  antidote  «f  death. 


i.aS    107  -CHARACTERS  AND 

LAMB  OF  GOD, 
CVI.     L.  M.     FAwcErr. 
Lamb  of  God,  life.     John  i.  29. 
i   T3  EHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
•*^   With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love  ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame. 
See  him  descending  from  above. 

2  Our  sins  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 

He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  his  guilty  church,  he  dies ; 

Mourners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes. 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  thro'  him  abound  ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give  ; 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 
:  Jesus  my  Lord,  I  laok  tolliee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go  r 
i'hy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 

LEADER. 

cvn.   s.  M.   J.  c.  w. 

Leader. 
HOU  very  Pascal  Lamb^ 


T 


Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  came  ; 

Thy  ransom'd  people  lead. 
Angelof  gospel-grace  ! 

Fulfil  thy  character, 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.         108 

To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appear. 

3  Throughout  the  desert-way 

Conduct  us  by  thy  light, 
Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 
A  cheering  fire  by  night. 

4  Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above, 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 
The  manna  of  thy  love. 

MESSENGER. 
CVIII.    C.  M.     Nippon's  Selec. 
Mes^en^er  of  the  Covenant.     MatL  iii.  1. 
i  TESUS,  commissioned  from  above, 
**   Descends  to  men  below, 
And  shows  from  whence  the  springs  of  love^ 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2  He,  whom  the  boundles's  heav'n  adores, 

Whom  angels  long  to  see ; 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores, 
Ambassador  to  me  i 

3  To  me  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 

A  rebel  all  forlorn ; 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 
And,  of  a  traitor  born ; 
4-  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace, 
W^ho  mock'd  his  sacred  word  ; 
Who  never  knew,  or  lovM  his  face, 
And  all  his  will  abhorr'd ; 
5  To  me  who  could  not  even  praise, 
When  his  kind  heart  I  knew  ; 
£ut  sought  a  thousand  devious  ways, 
Rather  than  keep  the  true ; 


109  CHARACTERS    AND 

6  Yet  this  Tedeeming  angel  came, 

So  vile  a  worm  to  bless ; 
He  took  with  gladness  all  my  blame, 
Arid  gave  his  righteousness. 

7  O  !  that  my  languid  heart  might  glow, 

With  ardour  all  divine  ; 
And  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 
Like  burning  seraphs  shine  ! 

MESSIAH. 
CIX.    L.  M.     JVeedham. 
Messiah.    Gen.  xlix.  10.  jDan.ix.  26.  ^a^.ii.  9. 
I   r^  LORY  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 

^^  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love ; 

Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 

Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 
i:  O  what  can  more  his  love  commend 

His  dear  his  only  Son  to  send  ! 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 

And  God  be  just,  and  yet  forgive  ! 
3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 

The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold : 

Judah,  thy  royal  scepti*e's  broke. 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke 
A  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, 

The  time  prophetic  seals  required ; 

Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 

Thy  prince  Messiah  did  atone. 

5  Thy  famous  temple,  Solomon, 
Is  by  the  latter  far  out-shone ; 

It  wanted  not  thy  glittering  store, 
Messiah's  presence  grac'd  it  more. 

6  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child, 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHIIIST.         110 

Plis  birth,  his  life,  his  death  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 
Jesus,  thy  gospel  firmly  stands 
A  blessing  to  these  favour'd  lands : 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread. 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 

PEARL  OF  GREAT  PRICE. 

ex.     C.  M.     Steele, 

Pearl  of  great  firice.     Mat.  xiii.  46. 

1  VE  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu, 
*    A  nobler  choice  be  mine  : 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

1  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares. 
Ye  specious  baits  of  sense  ;— 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense  ! 

3  Jesus,  to  multitudes  unknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet ! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone. 
Wealth,  honour,  pleasure  meet. 

4  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call. 

Their  boasted  stores  resign  ; 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

Of  this  dear  gift  posse ss'd  ; 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

6  Dear  sov'reign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. . 


Ill    112  CHARACTERS  AND 

PHYSICIAN;  OR  THE  MIRACLES  OF  CHRIST 

CXI.     L.  M.    St-eele. 

Physician  of  souls.     Jer.  viii.  22. 

J   Tr\  EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  hath  made, 

'*-'    Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas,  is  nature's  aid, 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  pow'r. 

2  Sin,  like  a  rag-in g  fever,  reigns, 

With  fatal  strength  in  every  part ; 
.    The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins. 

And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  great  physician  near, 

Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live  ; 
See,  in  his  heav'nly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  precious  blood 

Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow  '" 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  woe. 

6  Sin  throws  in  vain  its  pointed  dart. 

For  here  a  sov'reign  cure  is  found  ; 
A  cordial  for  the  fainting  heart, 
A  balm  for  every  painful  wound. 

CXII.     C.  M.     Great  Milton  tune, 

Nippon's  Selec. 
Physician  ;  or,  the  Miracles  of  Chris r, . 
I    Ij  ESUS,  since  thou  art  still  to-day 
*'   As  yesterday  the  same  ; 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.        112 

Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 
The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  still  thou  go'st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good, 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

LEPER. 

3  NoAV,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat ; 
With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and    ile,  and  self-abhorr'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin ; 
But  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

DEAF    AND   DUMB. 

5  Thou  see  St  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  O  Lord  I  mine  ear ; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  withered  handb. 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

6  Silent,  (alas  !  thou  know'st  how  long) 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise  ; 
But  O  I  when  thou  slialt  loose  my  tongue  ; 
The  dumb  shall  sing  tliy  praise. 

LAME. 

7  Lame  at  the  pool  I  still  am  seen, 

Waiting;  to  find  relief; 
While  many  others  venture  in,^ 
And  wash  away  their  grief. 

8  O  speak  my  mind,  my  conscience  sound, 

Tliy  grace  and  strength  employ; 
Light  as  an  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  jov. 
II 


113  CHARACTERS  AXP 

BLIND. 

9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 
O  !  let  me  find  thee  near  ; 
Jesus,  in  mercy  hear  my  cry, 
Thou,  son  of  David,  hear  I 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  the  way. 

For  thee  the  licav'nly  light ; 
Command  mc  to  be  brought,  and  ta^ , 
^'  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight.'* 

POSSESSED. 

1 1  Cast  out  thy  foes,  and  let  them  sliii 

To  thy  great  name  submit ; 
Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  and  jiea]. 
And  place  me  at  thy  feet. 

12  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  power,  the  pain* 

Thou  canst  relieve  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain. 
For  thou  wilt  make  me  whole. 

CXIII.     L.  M.     WAf-rs. 

Miracles  in  the  life^  deaths  and  resurrection  oi 

Christ. 

1  "D  EHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive '. 
-■^   Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  i 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son ; 
The  Father  vindicates  Lis  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  ;  the  heavens  in  mouriiing  stood  ; 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God  : 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed  no  more  to  die. 


KEPRESENTATIONS    OF  CHRIST.         114 

4  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resii^u 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

HIGH  PRIEST. 

CXIV.     148th.     Cennick. 
High  Priest. 

1  A    GOOD  High  Priest  is  come, 
"^^^  Supplying  Aaron's  place, 
And  taking  up  his  room, 

Dispensing  life  and  grace  : 
The  law  by  Aaron's  priesthood  came, 
But  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus'  name. 

2  ]My  Lord  a  priest  is  made, 

As  swarc  the  mighty  God, 
To  Israel  and  his  seed, 

Ordain'd  to  otYer  blood  : 
For  sinners  who  his  mercy  seek, 
A  priest,  as  was  Melchizedek. 

3  He  once  temptations  knew, 

Of  every  sort  and  kind, 
That  he  might  succour  show, 

To  ev'ry  tempted  mind  : 
In  ev'ry  point  the  Iamb  was  try'd 
Like  ub,  and  then  for  us  he  dy'd. 

4  He  dies,  but  lives  again, 

And  by  the  altar  stands; 
Tlierc  shows  how  he  was  slain, 

Op'ning  his  pierced  hands. 
Our  priest  abides,  and  pleads  the  cause 
Of  us  who  have  transgressed  his  laws. 

5  I  other  priests  disclaim, X) 

And  laws  and  oflcrings  too, 


115  CHARACTERS  AND 

None  but  the  bleeding  Lamb 
The  mig-hty  work  can  do  ; 
He  shall  have  all  the  praise,  for  h6 
Hath  lov*d,  and  iiv'd,  and  dy'd  for  me, 

CXV,       L.  M.       S.  SfENNEfT. 

The  excellency  of  the  Priesthood  of  Chrh-L 

I   'TVyTONG  all  the  priests  of  JcAvish  race, 
-*■''■■  Jesus  the  most  illustrious  stands  ; 
The  radiant  beauty  of  his  face 
Superior  love  and  awe  demands. 
3  Not  Aaron  or  Melchizedek 

Could  claim,  such  high  descent  as  he  ; 
His  nature  and  his  name  bespeak 
His  unexampled  pedigree. 

3  Descended  from  the  eternal  God, 

He  bears  the  name  of  his  own  Son  ; 
And,  dress'd  in  human  flesh  and  blood, 
He  puts  his  priestly  garments  on. 

4  The  r  Aired  crown,  the  embroider'd  vest. 

With  graceful  dignity  he  wears  ; 
And  in  full  splendor  on  his  breast 

The  sacred  oracle  appears. 
/'>  So  he  presents  his  sacrifice, 

An  off'ring  most  divinely  sweet; 
While  clouds  of  fragrant  incense  rise, 

And  cover  o'er  the  mercy-seat. 

6  The  Father  with  approving  smile 

Accepts  the  off'ring  of  his  Son : 
New  joys  the  wond'ring  angels  feel, 
And  haste  to  bear  the  tidings  down. 

7  The  welcome  lews  their  lips  repeat, 

Gives  sacred  pleasures  to  my  breast ; 


REPRESENTATIONS  OE  CHRIST.    116  11 T 

Henceforth,  my  soul,  thy  cause  commit 
To  Christ,  thy  advocate  and  priest. 

RANSOM. 

CXVI.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  RariHom.     Isa.  Ixi.  2. 

1  "  T  COME,"  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 

-*-  "  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare, 
"  From  debts  and  bondage  to  discharge, 
"  And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall  share. 

2  *'  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 

"  But  not  on  man  the  storm  s^U  fall, 
"  On  me  its  thunders  shall  descend, 

""  My  strength,  my  love  sustains  them  all.'* 

3  Stupendous  favour!  matchless  grace  I 

Jesus  has  dy'd  that  we  might  live; 
Not  worlds  below,  nor  worlds  above 
Could  so  divine  a  ransom  give. 

4  To  him  who  lov*d  his  chosen  race, 

And  for  their  lives  laid  down  his  own, 
Let- songs  of  joyful  praise  arise. 
Sublime,  eternal  as  his  throne. 

OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 
CXVII.     C.  M.     BoDDRinGK. 
Our  righteou.snesfi.    Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

1  C  AA'JOUR  divine,  we  know  thy  name, 
*^^  And  in  that  name  we  trust ; 

Thou  art  the  Lord,  our  righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  Guilty  Ave  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie 
'Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  arm 
To  i)i-ina,'  the  guihv  nie-h. 
il'2 


118  CHARACTERS  AND 

3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair ; 
Yet  all  the  crimes  of  num'rous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

4  That  spotless  robe,  which  he  hath  wrought, 

Shall  deck  us  all  around  ; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 

5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope 

To  sinners  now  are  given  ; 
Israel  aijldlJudah  soon  shall  change 
Their  Wilderness  for  heav'n. 

6  With  joy  we  taste  that  manna  now, 

Thy  mercy  scatters  down  ; 
We  seal  our  humble  vows  to  thee, 
And  wait  the  promis'd  crown. 

SHEPHERD. 

CXVIII.       S.  M.       BoDDIilDGE. 

The  security  of  Christ" s  sheep.     John  x.  27,29, 
.1   IV/f  Y  soul,  with  joy  attend, 

-»-▼  A   While  Jesus  silence  breaks  ; 

No  angel's  harp  such  music  yields. 
As  what  my  shepherd  speaks. 

2  "  I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries, 

"  My  soul  approves  them  well : 
"  Vain  is  the  treacherous  world's  disguise, 
"  And  vain  the  rage  of  hell, 

3  "  I  freely  feed  them  now 

"  With  tokens  of  my  love, 
"  But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
"  And  sweeter  streams  above. 

4  "  Unnumber'd  years  of  bliss 

"  I  to  my  sheep  will  give  i 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.  119 

'*  And,  while  ray^|te'one  unshaken  stands, 

"  Shall  all  my  ^Rscn  lite.  « 

"  This  tried  almighty  hand 

"  Is  rais'd  for  their  defence  : 
"  Where  is  the  power  shall  reacli4;hem  there  ? 

*'  Or  what  shall  force  them  thence  ?'* 
Enough,  my  gracious  Lord, 

Let  faith  triumphant  cry  ; 
My  heart  can  on  this  promise  live, 

Can  on  this  promise  die. 


CXIX.     S.  M.     St'e. 
ShejihercL     Psalm  xxiii.  1,  3. 

1  TITHILE  my  Redeemer's  near, 

^^     My  shepherd  and  my  guide, 
I  hid  farewell  to  anxious  fear. 
My  wants  are  all  supply'd. 

2  To  ever-fragrant  meads 

Where  rich  abundance  grows. 
His  gracious  hand  indulgent  leads 
And  guards  my  sweet  repose. 

3  Along  the  lovely  scene 

Cool  waters  gently  roll, 
Transparent,  sweet,  and  all  serene, 

To  cheer  my  fainting  soul. 
•4  Here  let  my  spirit  rest ; 

How  sweet  a  lot  is  mine  I 
With  pleasure,  food,  and  safety  blest ; 

Beneficence  divine ! 
5  Dear  Shepherd,  if  I  stray, 

My  wand'rina"  feet  restore  ; 
To  thy  fair  pastures  guide  my  way, 

And  I't  me  rove  no  more. 


120    121  CHARACTERS  AND 

6  Unworthy  as  I  am,   ^^ 
Qf  thy  proi^cthig  Wre, 
Jesus,  I  plead  thy  gracious  name, 
For  all  my  hopc^  are  there. 

THE  VINE. 

CXX.       C.  M.        T0PLAD7\ 

'    Vi?2e  and  the  l^j'ancheG.     John  xv. 
1    TtSUvS,  immutably  the  same, 
^    Thou  true  and  living-  viiv  . 
Aroun^^'  all-supporting  stc[ii 


eri"Trh 


My  i|^H(^  arms  I  twine. 

2  QuickerWby  thee,  and  kept  a]i^c. 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit : 
My  life  I  from  tliy  sap  derive. 

My  vigour  from  thy  root. 
>  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee  ; 

My  strength  is  wholly  thine  ; 
Witlier'd  and  barren  should  I  be. 

If  scver'd  from  the  vine. 
4  U'pon  my  leaf,  when  parch'd  with  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop. 
The  plant  which  thy  right-liand  hath  set, 

Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

3  Each  moment  water*d  by  thy  care, 

And  fcnc'd  with  power  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

WAY. 

CXX  I.       L.  M.        C  EN  NICK, 

Way  to  Canaan. 
lESUS,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone, 
•^   Pie  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 


TvEPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.         1^2 

His  track  I  sec,  a^d  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  wayWl  him  I  view. 

2  llie  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  fi-om  banishment, 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  my  burden  long  has  been. 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  mo4'e  I  strove  against  its  Xjflf^^i 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the Hffc, 
'TilUate  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
Come  hither,  Soul,  "I  am  the  Way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  ; 

My  self,  my  all,  to  thee  I  give. 
Wilt  thou  the  sacrifice  receive  ? 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God  ^ 

CXXII.     S.  M.     Hart.  ' 

I  am  the  Wcnj^lSfc.     Jo/in  x.i\'.  6, 

1  T  AM,  saith  Christ,  f/ie  TVoy. 
-■■  Now  if  we  credit ///w. 

All  other  paths  must  lead  astray, 
How  fair  soe'er  they  seem. 

2  I  am,  saith  Christ,  the  Truth. 

Then  all  that  lacks  this  test. 
Proceed  it  from  an  angel's  mouth> 
Is  but  a  lie  at  best. 


123  CHARACTERS  AND 

3  I  am,  saith  Christ,  tlj^^ifc. 
Let  this  be  seen  b^Rith, 
It  follows  without  further  strife,* 
That  all  besides  is  death. 
^  If  what  those  Avords  aver, 
The  Holy  Gliost  apply  ; 
The  simplest  Christian  shall  not  err^i 
Nor  be  deceiv'd^  nor  die. 

ALL  IN  ALL. 

:ill.       C.  M.        TOPLADT. 

\Llin  all.     CoL  iii.  11. 

1  pOMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
^^   No  comeliness  I  see  ; 

The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Loid, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey  : 
Thyself  bestow  ;  for  thee  alone 
My  ALL  IN  ALL  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice, 

My  comfort  to  restore  : 
More  than  myself  I  cannot  crave  ; 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn  : 
Chosen  of  thee  'ere  time  began, 

I'd  chuse  thee  in  return. 
tS  Whatever  consists  not  with  thy  iovej 

O  teach  me  to  resign : 
Fm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss 

If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 


REPRESENTATIONS  OF  CHRIST.   124  125' 
CROJVN  HIM. 

CXXrV.     CM.     Milcs's  lane  tune.     IF , 

Crown  him. 

.    "O  ACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel, 
^^  Attend  your  Saviour's  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  l>a€kslidings  heal ; 
O  crown  him  I.ord  of  all. 
Z  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 
And  painful  is  your  thrall ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
C)  crown  him  Lord  of  all.        ^ 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne, 

And  low  before  him  fall ; 
lie  understands  the  spirit's  groan  ; 
O  croAvqi  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Although  your  faith  he  small ; 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

CXXV.    C.  M.    Miles's  lane  tune.    RiProy'. 

Selec. 

The  fipiritual  Coronation.      Cant.  iii.  1  i 

ANGELS. 

1  A  LL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name  I 
-^^  Let  angels  prostrate  fall: 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 

And  crov/n  him  Lord  of  all. 

MAI<.rVRS. 

2  [Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

W!u)  from  his  altar  call ; 

ExtOi  '  '  I  : '  cm  of  Jesse's  rod, 
/>    .     : ;  .  'A  Iiim  Lord  of  all.] 


126  THE  INFLUENCES 

CONVERTEiyJEWS. 

3  [Ye  chosen  seed  of  I&rael's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

BELIEVING  GENTILES. 

4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

*%INNERS  OF  EVERY  AGE. 

5  [Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  love. 

Who  feel  your  sin  and  thmll ; 

Now  joy  with  all  the  hosts  above. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

SINNERS    OF  EVERY  NATION. 

G  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'r^  tribe 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

OURSELVES. 

7  O  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  e-verlastijig  sone^. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


THE  INFLUENCES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 
CXXVL     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec, 

The  Leadhigs  of  the  Spirit.  Rom.  viii.  H. 
I   /^  OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove .. 

^^   With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 

Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide ; 

O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 


©F  THE  SPIRIT.  127   128 

■CJ  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give,, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  wa)';^; 

Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 

That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

4  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way, 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  bless'd; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

CXXVIL    L.M.    Denbigh  Tune.    Toflady, 

A  firopitious  gale  longed  for. 
1     A  T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 

•^^^  Toiling,  I  cry,  "Sweet  Spirit, cornel 
.    "  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

"'But  swell  my  sails  and  speed  my  way  1 
■2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 

"  And  loose  my  cable  from  below: 

"  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail; 

"  Thou,  Thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious 
gale  1" 

CXXVIIL     C.  M.     JDoDDRiDCS, 

Divine  draivings  celebrated  ;  or.  Gratitude  the 

sfvriiig  of  true  religion.  Hosea  xi.  4. 
i  TV/f  Y  God,  what  silken  cords  are  thine! 
*'^^  How  soft,  and  yet  how  strong ! 

I 


129  THE  IXFLUEXCES,  &C. 

While  power,  and  truth,  and  love  combine 
To  draw  our  souls  along, 

2  Thou  saw'st  us  crush'd  beneath  the  yoke 

Of  Satan  and  of  sin : 
Thy  hand  the  iron  bondage  broke, 
Our  worthless  hearts  to  win. 

3  The  guilt  of  twice  ten  thousand  sins 

One  moment  takes  away; 
And  grace,  when  first  the  war  begins. 
Secures  the  crowning  day. 

4  Comfort  through  all  this  vale  of  tears 

In  rich  profusion  floAvs, 
And  glory  of  unnumbered  years 
Eternity  bestows. 

5  Drawn  by  such  cords  we  onward  move j 

'Till  round  thy  throne  we  meet; 
And  captives  in  the  chains  of  love, 
Embrace  our  conqueror's  feet. 

CXXIX.     L.  M.      JVA7'rs. 
Th''  o/itTutlons!  of  the  Holy  S'Jurit, 

i   T7  TERNAL  Spirit  1  we  confess 
-*---*  And  si-ng  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ^ 
Thy  pow'r  conveys  our  blessings  down 
F'^om  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

'  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heav'nly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  kno.v/ 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 
Thy  pow'r  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  oiu'  wretched  hearts  imev^. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  14l 

3  O  let  mc  not  despairing  mourn, 

Though  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky 
My  glorious  Sun  will  yet  return 
And  night  with  all  its  horrors  fly. 

4  O  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 

AVhen  hope  shall  in  fruition  die  I 
So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray, 
Beneath  the  sun's  refulgent  eye. 

CXL.       L.  M.       SfEELE. 

Ilojie  c7icouraged  by  a  view  of  the  divine  per 
fections.      1  Sam.  xxx.  6. 

1  \17HY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind? 

^  ^    Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh 
Can  sov'reign  goodness  be  unkind? 
Am  I  not  safe  if  God  is  nigh? 

2  He  holds  all  nature  in  his  hand : 

That  gracious  hand  on  which  wc  live* 
Docs  life,  and  time,  and  death  command, 
And  has  immortal  joys  to  give. 

3  ^Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame, 

On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  ;  - 

The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name,  [shine 
How  wide  they  spread!  how  bright  the ; 

4  Infinite  wisdom  1  boundless  power 

Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love  I 
Here  let  me  trust,  while!  adore, 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

5  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indet^d. 

Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave  ^ 

\  pi-esent  help  in  time  of  need, 

Still  kind  to  hear  and  strong  to  save 

6  Forgive  my  doubts,  O  gracious  Lord, 

And  case  the  sorro^vs  of  my  breast  •; 


141  THE  FRUITS 

Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word, 
That  thou  art  mine— and  I  am  blest. 

CXLI.     CM.    J^TEwroa, 
O  that  I  were  as  in  months  past  1  Job  xxix.  2. 

1  C  WEET  was  the  time  when  first  1  felt 
^  The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Apply*d  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 

And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevaiFd* 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm ; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine, 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word^ 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke. 

Of  what  his  love  had  done ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  wheni  the  morn  the  light  reveal Sj 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chatt'ring  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  142    14.3 

8  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 
And  make  my  soul  his  prey, 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O  come  without  delay. 

CXLII.     L.  M.     P , 


llofie  in  Darkness. 
\   TN  darkest  hours  and  greatest  grief, 
-*•   A  view  of  Christ  gives  joy  and  light ; 
Among  ten  thousand  he's  the  chief, 
He  turns  to  day  my  blackest  night. 

2  When  sins  like  mighty  mountains  rise. 

And  fears  like  raging  billows  s^yell ., 
Then  Christ  appears  my  sacrifice, 
And  sweetly  whispers  ^llis  welL 

3  When  past  offencesme  assail. 

And  Sinai's  thunders  loudly  roar. 
Then  Jesus  shows  himself  my  bail, 
And  justice  cries  I  ask  no  more. 

4  If  Satan  still  his  spite  prolong. 

Then  speaks  the  Father,  whosfe  I  am, 
And  says  I'm  chosen  in  the^Son, 
Before  the  world  or  time  began. 

5  Thus  lov'd  and  chosen  in  the  Son, 

Redeeni'd  and  cleansed  by  his  Iplood, 
Not  ail  the  rage  of  hell  or  men 
Gan.separate  me  from  my  God. 

CXLIII.     L.  M.     P . 

The  same. 
\   "D  ENEATH  thy  frowns  O  Lord  I  lie, 
^^  Conceal'd  thy  face,— my  comforts  die  j 
I  see  my  sins,  I  see  my  trust. 
And  Qwn  in  all  that  thou  art  just. 


l44<  THE   FRUITS 

2  For  though  in  darkness  long-  I  sigh, 
I  need  not  ask  the  reason  why  ; 

It  is  my  vile  ingratitude, 

That  separates  me  from  my  God. 

3  To  none  but  thee  will  I  complain. 
All  other  comforters  are  vain  ; 
Thou  hast  eternal  life  to  give, 
And  wilt  my  soul  again  revive. 

4  [What  though  communion  with  my  Lord, 
Thy  spirit  now  doth  not  afford  ; 

Thy  gracious  promises  I  view, 
And  hope  because  thy  word  is  true. 

J  By  trials  thou  dost  seek  my  good 
And  turn  me  David-like  to  God; — 
Show  me  how  vile  and  frail  I  be, 
And  make  me  trust  the  more  in  thee] 

6  For  such  a  season  now  I  come, 
Relying  on  thy  grace  alone  ; 
Dear  Jesus,  show  that  thou  art  mine 
1  ask  no  more — that's  joy  divine. 

CXMV.     CM,     TVArrs. 
fhc  hopes  of  heaven  our  support  under  trials  on 
earth. 
\   "\17HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
^^     To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

'^.  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  1  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 
3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  145 

May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 

My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all. 
4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

111  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

CXLV.     CM.     CowPER. 

Jehovah-Jirah. —  The  Lord  will  pro-vide. 
Gen.  xxii.  14. 
I   nr^HE  saints  should  never  be  dismay 'd, 
■*-     Nor  sink  in  hopeless  fear; 
For  when  they  least  expect  his  aid, 
The  Saviour  v/ill  appear. 
I  This  Abraham  found, — he  rais'd  the  knllc.- 
God  saw,  and  said,  "  Forbear ;" 
Yon  ram  shall  yield  his  meaner  life  : 
Behold  the  victim  there. 
>  Once  David  scem'd  SauFs  certain  pr<) 
But  hark  !  the  foes  at  hand  ;* 
Saul  turns  his  arms  another  way, 
To  save  the  invaded  land. 
1  When  Jonah  sunk^  beneath  the  wa>  <■ . 
He  thought  to  rise  no  more  ;t 
But  God  prepar'd  a  fish  to  save, 
And  bear  him  to  the  shore. 
J  Blest  proofs  of  pow'r  and  grace  diviiK-- 
That  meet  us  in  his  word  I 
May  ev'ry  deep-felt  care  of  miuf: 
Be  trusted  with  the  Lord. 
"»  Wait  for  his  seasonable  aid. 
And  though  it  tarry,  wait : 

*  Sam.  xxlli.  7.    f  Jonah  1  :' 


146    147  THE  FRUITS 

Salvation  may  be  long  delay'd, 
But  cannot  come  too  late. 

CXLVI.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Rejoicing  in  God.     Jer,  ix.  23,  24. 
1   T^HE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 
•*■     Maintains  his  universal  state  ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  pow'r  extends, 
All  heav'n  before  his  foot-stool  bends. 
^  Yet  justice  still  with  pow'r  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight. 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise,  your  wisdom  boast, 
No  more,  ye  strong,  your  valour  trust ; 
No  more,  ye  rich,  survey  your  store, 
El^ite  vv'ith  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Giory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, 

-    That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known  ; 
That  you  have  ov/n'd  his  sov'reign  sway. 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  pow'r  we  find. 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combin'd  ; 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes. 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  'else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God  the  blessed  deigns  to  love  : 

CXLVII.     S.  M.     Salem  new  tune. 
Doddridge. 
JRejoicirig  lithe  JVays  of  God.  Psam  cxxxviii.  5. 
I   IVrOW  let  our  voices  join 
^^    To  form  a  sacred  song ; 


OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Ye  pilgrims,  in  Jehovah's  ways 

With  music  pass  along'. 
How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair  ! 
No  lurking  gins  t'entrap  our  feet ; 

No  fierce  destroyer  there. 
But  flowers  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring ; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 

And  dear  companions  sing. 
See  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  ^.v^-dv 

Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 
All  honour  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way; 
To  him,  who  leads  the  wanderers  on 

To  realms  of  endless  day. 

CXLVIII.     L.  M.     Co/rP£.'. 


'W 


Return  of  Joy. 
HEN  darkness  long  ha.s  veifd  n.iy  ruiju! 
And  smiling  day  once  more  appears; 
Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 
I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart. 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbour  oriC  hard  thought  of  thee  1 
O  1  let  me  then  at  length  be  taiiglit 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn  j) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not. 
Nor  kuov.'s  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 


K 


149  THE  FRUITS 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat  1 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  try'd, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slfde. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord^  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive. 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive  -, 
Be  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 

CXLIX.     CM.     .ArE,i,  Selec. 
The  nvisdom  and  goodiiess  of  God. 
shall  alone  the  refuge  be 


GOD 
An 


id  comfort  of  my  mind  ; 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken's  he, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind, 
3'  In  ail  his  holy  sov'reign  will 
lie  is,  I  daily  find. 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken, — still, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 
:]  ^\'hen  sore  aiilictions  on.  me  lay, 
He  is,  though  I  am  bliftd, 
Too  v\  isfe  to  be  mistaken, — yea, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

4  When  I  t-ie  tempter's  rage  endure. 

'Tis  God  supports  my  mind; — 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken, — sure. 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

5  What  though  I  can't  his  goings  see, 

Nor  all  his  footsteps  find  ; 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  150 

Too  wise  to  be  mistaken's  he, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

6  Hereafter  he  will 'make  me  know". 

And  I  shall  surely  find 
He  was  too  wise  to  err,  and  O, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

7  Thou  art,  and  be  thy  name  a.dor'd, 

*i.nd  be  my  soul  resign'd. 
Too  wise  to  be  mistaken.  Lord, 
Too  good  to  be  unkind. 

'  LOVE  TO  GOD. 

CL.     L.  M.     Lebanon  tune.     D.Turke'-. 

Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  Gody  l!fc., 
Deut.  vi.  5. 
'VT'ES,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God  I 
■*■     Paternal  goodness  marks  thy  name  ; 
Thy  praises  through  thy  high  abode, 

The  heav'nly  hpsts  with  joy  proclaim - 
Freely  thou  gav'st  thy  dearest  Son, 

For  man  to  suffer,  bleed,  and  die  ; 
And  bidst  me,  as  a  wretch  undone. 

For  all  I  want  on  him  rely. 
In  him  thy  soul-refreshing  face, 

With  joy  Uiispeakable  i  see  ; 
And  feci  thy  pow'rfui  wondrous  grace 

Draw  and  unite  my  soul  to  thee. 
Whene'er  my  foolish  wandering  heart, 

Attracted  by  a  creature's  pow*r, 
Would  from  this  blissful  centre  sturt, 

Lord,  fix  it  there  to  stray  no  more  ! 


151    152  THE  FRUITS 

LOVE  TO  CHRIST. 

CLI.     L.  M.     lVAi"rs's  Ltric  Poems. 

Love  to  Christ.^  present  or  absent. 

1  C\^  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 
^^   Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ; 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 

The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace,    ' 

There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  ; 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 

And  long,  or  weep  in  all  we  do. 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain. 

And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 
A  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove  ; 

Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 

Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 
Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come  ; 

Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face  j 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 

And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

CLIL     L.  M.      WA<rrs's  Ltric  Poems. 

Desiring  to  love  Christ. 
C^  OME,  let  me  love  :  or  is  my  mind 
^^   Harden'd  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice  ? 
I  see  the  blessed  fair  one  bend 

And  stoop  to  embrace  me  from  the  skies! 
2  O  !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock, 

And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move, 
That  those  sweet  lips,  that  heavenly  look 

Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal  love  ! 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  loo 

3  I  was  a  traitor  doom'd  to  fire, 

Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains ; 
He  flew  on  wings  of  strong  desire, 

Assuni'd  my  guilt,  and  took  my  chains. 
<t-  Infinite  grace  !  Almighty  charms! 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies  1 
Jesus  the  God,  extends  his  arms, 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love  and  dies. 
5  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 

Drcss'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ? 
Was  ever  rebel  courted  so 
In  groans  of  an  expiring  God  ? 
J  Again  he  lives  and  spreads  his  hands, 

Hands  that  were  naii'd  to  torturing  smart; 
"  By  these  dear  wounds,"  Sc.ys  he  ;  and  stands 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 
7  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 

Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move  .' 
Lord  !  melt  this  flinty  heart  to  tears  ; 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  iovc, 

CLIII.       C.  M.       S.  SfENNEfr. 
Profession  of  love  to  Christ, 
\     A  ND  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  to  thee, 
"^^   No  passion  for  thy  charms  ? 
No  wish  my  Saviour's  face  to  see, 
And  dwell  within  his  arms  ? 

2  Is  there  no  spark  of  gratitude 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine, 
To  him  whose  gen'rous  bosom  glow'd 
With  friendship  all  divine  ? 

3  Can  I  pronounce  his  charming  name. 

His  acts  of  kindness  tell  j 


154    155  THE  FRUITS 

And,  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme, 
No  sweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart  but  must  detest  I 
Sure  Christ  deserves  thetioblest  place 
In  every  human  breast. 

5  A  very  wretch,  Lord,  I  should  prove, 

Had  I  no  love  to  thee  : 
Rather  than  not  my  Saviour  love, 
O  may  I  cease  to  be  ? 

CLIV.     L.  M.     M.  S. 

Love  to  Christ. 

I   TV/fY  God,  my  Saviour,  thee  I  love, 
^^^  Not  for  the  hope  of  joys  above, 
Not  from  the  fear  of  pain  below ; 
What  love  from  hope  or  fear  can  flow  ? 

'3  Thou  on  the  cross  didst  me  embrace, 
While  bloody  sweats  bedew'd  thy  face ; 
For  me,  dear  Lord  thou  deign'st  to  bear, 
The  shameful  cross,  the  nails,  the  spear. 
For  me  thou  drank'st  the  cup  of  woe, 
For  me  thy  precious  blood  did  flow, 
Died*st  on  the  ignominious  tree. 
For  me,  poor  sinner,  all  for  me. 

4  And  could  I  then  ungrateful  prove, 
And  not  return  thee  love  for  love ; 
Let  heav'n  or  hell  my  portion  be 
Still  Jesus,  still  I  must  love  thee. 

LOVE  TO  THE  BRETHREN. 
CLV.     S.  M.     Vermont  tune.     FAivcErr. 
Love  to  the  Brethren, 
LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  rn  christian  love ; 


B' 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  156 

The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. ' 
Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  onc;, 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 
We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear. 
When  we  asunder  part. 

It  gives  us  inward  pain. 
But  we  shall  still  be  join'din  heart,   i- 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 
This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 
From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain,  ■ 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 

Through  all  eternity. 

CLVI.     S.  M.     Beddomr. 
Christian  love.      Gal.  \ii.  28. 
T   ET  party  names  no  more 
^  The  christian  world  overspread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  IVcej 

Are  ONE  in  Christ  their  head. 
Among  the  saints  on  earth, 
•  Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowu'd. 


157    158  THE  FRUITS 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  hell ! 

Be  baiiish'd  fur  away  ; 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell. 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above, 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  ev'ry  heart  is  love. 

CLVII.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  heart  purified  to  unfeigned  love  of  the 
Brethren  by  the  Spirit.      1  Peter  i.  22. 
■    /^RE AT  Spirit  cf  immortal  love, 

^-^  Vouchsafe  our  frozen  hearts  to  move  ;. 

With  ardour  strong-  these  breasts  inflame 

To  all  that  own  a  Saviour's  name. 
'^  Still  let  the  heav'nly  fire  endure 

Fervent  and  vigorous,  true  and  pure  : 

Let  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  hand 

Join  in  the  dear  fraternal  band. 
'?>  Celestial  Dove,  descend,  and  bring 

The  smiling-  blessings  on  thy  wing; 

And  make  us  taste  those  sweets  below 

Which  in  the  blissful  mansions  grow. 

CLVIIL     S.  M.     Baltimore  Collec, 
Love  to  the  Sainis. 

1  T  LOVE  the  sons  of  grace, 
■*■   T   c  l.eirs  of  bliss  aivine, 

W,  .   \valk  in  paths  of  righteousness.^ 
And  fly  from  ev'ry  sin. 

2  They  will  my  faults  reprove, 

W'hen  heeiilessly  I  err ; 


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How  do  I  prize  their  faithful  love  ! 
Their  kind  aiid  tender  care. 

3  They  Jesus'  image  bear; 

How  lovely  is  the  sight: 
They  shall  at  length  with  him  appear 
In  everlasting  light. 

4  They  love  the  Father's  name, 

And  gladly  do  his  will ; 
They  humbly  follow  Christ  the  lamb,. 
In  purity  and  zeal. 

5  Their  footsteps  I'll  pursue, 

With  vigour  till  I  die  ; 
Rejoicing  in  the  pleasing  view  ^ 

Of  meeting  them  on  high. 

6  It  is  a  sweet  employ 

To  join  in  worship  here  ; 
But  how  divnie  will  be  the  joy, 
To  see  each  other  there  ! 

CLIX.     L.  M.     P . 

Little  Flock. 
O  mortal  ties  can  be  compar'd 


N 


With  those  that  join  the  Saviour's  fold  ; 
Those  bands  of  love  by  heav'n  bestow'd, 

Not  earn'dby  works,  nor  bought  with  gold. 
By  these,  the  followers  of  the  lamb, 

"  Knovv'  they  have  pass'd  from  death  to  life ;" 
These  bands  still  sweeten  ev'ry  song. 

And  help  to  banish  sinful  strife. 
Though  all  the  world  combin'd  disdain, 

The  "  little  flock"  renew'd  by  grace  ; 
This  flock  may  glory  in  their  gain, 

In  Jesus'  heart  they  have  a  place. 


160  JTHE  FRUITS 

4  This  "little  flock,"  and  only  they. 

Enjoy  the  Saviour's  smiles  in  time ; 
And  they,  at  last,  in  endless  day, 

Shall  bright  with  God  and  Angels  shine. 

5  In  heav'n,  remote  from  sin  and  care, 

An  endless  rest  shall  they  enjoy  ; 
Their  Jesus  aill  their  glory  there,  , 

And  praise  their  lasting  sweet  employ. 

6  But  O  !  the  doleful,  dreadful  end, 

Of  all  their  and  their  Saviour'' s  foes  ; 

See  !  clouds  of  vengeance  now  impend. 

And  soon  shall  burst  in  endless  woes. 

7  Tfeen  the  opposers  of  the  cross, 

Must  cease  to  sport,  and  sink  to  dwell 
Among  th'  infernal  howling  ghosts. 
In  blackest  shtides  of  death  and  helL 

LOVE  TO  ENEMIES. 

CLX.     C.  M.      Rippon's  Selec. 

L  JVC  to  our  Rnemiesfroin  the  example  oj" Chris, 
Luke  xxiii,  34.  Mat.  v,  44. 

!     A  LOUD  we  sing  the  wondrous  grace, 
-^^    Christ  to  his  murderers  bare  ; 
Which  made  the  torturing  cross  its  throne, 
And  hung  its  trophies  there. 
2  "  Father,  forgive,"  his  mercy  cried, 
With  his  expiring  breath. 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 
.3  Jesus^  this  wondrous  love  we  sing, 
And  vv'hilst  we  sing  admire  ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there. 
The  same  celestial  fire. 


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4  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 
For  enemies  will  pray  ; 
With  love,  their  hatred,  and  their  curse 
With  blessings  will  repay. 

PATIENCE. 

CLXI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 

Patience. 

1  TAEARLord,  though  bitter  is  the  cup 
•*^    Thy  gracious  hand  deals  out  tome, 
I  cheerfully  will  drink  it  up. 

That  cannot  hurt  which  comes  from  thee, 

2  'Tis  full  of  thine  unchanging  love, 

Nor  can  a  drop  of  wrath  be  there  ; 
Tlie  saints  forever  bless'd  above. 

Were  often  most  afflicted  here. 
From  Jesus  thy  incarnate  Son, 

1*11  learn  obedience  to  thy  will ; 
And  humbly  kiss  the  chast'ning  rod, 

When  its  severest  strokes  I  feel, 

CLXII.       CM.        S.    SfENNEfT. 

Pleading  with  God  tinder  affliction.  X^w.iii.  tjy, 

\\,~HY  should  a  living  man  complain 

Of  deep  distress  within. 
Since  every  sigh  and  every  pain 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin  ? 

J  No,  Lord,  Fll  patiently  submit, 
Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Yet  sure  I  may  here  at  thy  feet, 

My  painful  feelings  tell. 
Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  ri^t  > 
And  beat  upon  my  soul : 


^ 


163  THE  PRUITS 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 
Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear. 

My  shipwreck'd  soul  is  tost ; 
'Till  I  am  tempted  in  despair 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee, my  God: 
O  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock, 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face, 

,Wili  set  my  heart  at  ease  : 
One  all-commanding  word  of  Grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

RESIGNATION. 

CLXIII.     C.  M.     Abridge  tunc.     Beddqme. 

Resignation:  or,  God  our  Portion. 

1  TMfY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
^^  Great  God,  are  in  thy  hancl ; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 

And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldsttake  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Thougli  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world  with  all  its  store? 

*Tis  but  a  bitter-sweet ; 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  piercing  thorn  I  meet.- 


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Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found, 

The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall ; 
Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends, 

Be  thou  my  all  in  all. 

CLXIV.     C.  M.     CowPER. 

Submission. 
LORD,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 


O 


And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee  ; 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour  all  my  journey  through ^ 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant ; 
W^hat  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day. 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ! 

6  But  ah  I  my  inward  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies. 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 


165    166  THE  FRUITS 

CLXV.       C.  M.       SfEELE. 

Filial  Submission.  Heb.  xii.  7. 

1  A  ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
-^^   To  say,  "  My  Father,  God  /"' 
Lord.,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 

And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod. 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will, , 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise  ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene  ; 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  "  My  Father" — O  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

CLXVI.     C.  M.     Grove  House  tunc. 
T.   Greene. 

It  is  the  Lord — let  him  do  ivhat  seemeth  him  good, 
1  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord — enthron'd  in  light, 
■*■  Whose  claims  are  all  divine  ; 
AVho  has  an  undisputed  right 

To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will  ? 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease; 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  167 

And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 
From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — whose  matchless  skill 

Can  from  afflictions  raise 
Matter,  eternity  to  fill 

With  ever-growing  praise. 

6  It  is  the  Lord — my  cov'nant  God, 

Thrice  blessed  be  his  name  ! 
Whose  gracious  promise  seal'd  with  blood; 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

7  His  cov'nant  vvill  my  soul  defend, 

Should  nature's  self  expire; 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire. 

8  And  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  tJiesc 

Be  sullen,  or  repine  ? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  please, 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 

CLXVII.     C.  M.     Nippon's  Selec, 
The  Request. 

1  "p  ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
-*-     Thy  sovereign  Avill  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 

I^et  this  petition  rise  ; 

2  "  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

"  From  every  murmur  free  : 
<*  The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impaut, 
"  And  make  me  live  to  thee. 


168  THE  FRUITS 

3  "  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 
"  My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
"  Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 
"  And  crown  my  journey's  end." 

CLXVIII.     L.  M.     FAwcEff. 

Remembering  all  the  Way  the  Lord  has  led  him. 
Deut.  viii.  2. 

1  nPHUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 

■*•     And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known; 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise. 
And  comforts  mingle  Math  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home  ; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay. 
And  guard  me  in  this  dangerous  way. 

3  Temptations  every  where  annoy. 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy ; 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 
And  oft  an  absent  God  I  mourn. 

4  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  toss'd. 

Her  hopes  o'erturn'd,  her  projects  cross'd,   > 
Sees  every  day  new  straits  attend, 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

5  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road. 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God? 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  in  the  wilderness  below  ? 

6  'Tis  even  so,  thy  faithful  love 

Doth  all  thy  children's  graces  prove  : 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  ail  in  all. 


OF  THE  spirax.  169  170 

CLXIX.     S.    M.     Beddome. 
Submission  under  Affliction. 
T^OST  thou  my  profit  seek, 
■*^   And  chasten  as  a  friend  ? 
O  God,  I'll  kiss  the  smarting  rod, 
There's  honey  at  the  end. 

Dost  thou  through  death's  dark  vaLp 

Conduct  to  heaven  at  last  ? 
The  future  good  will  make  amends 

For  all  the  evil  past. 
Lord,  I  would  not  repine 

At  strokes  in  mercy  sent ; 
If  the  chastisement  comes  in  love. 

My  soul  shall  be  content. 

CLXX,     C.  M.     JVeivSelec. 
The  Christianas  fiurijication, 
VyiTH  joy  let  each  afflicted  saint 
^^    This  cheering  truth  behold, 
That  when  he's  try'd  he  shall  not  fain|^ 

But  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
This  privilege,  dear  Lord,  I  plead 

Nor  am  I  here  too  bold, 
That  from  the  fire  as  thou  hast  said, 

I  may  come  foi'tii  as  gold. 
What  though  the  furnace  burns  on  high, 

Still  to  tliis  truth  I'll  hold, 
'Tis  but  design'd  my  soul  to  try— . 

I  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
Herein  his  wisdom  and  his  love 

Will  God  to  me  unfold. 
And  from  the  furnace  I  shall  prove> 

He'll  bring  me  forth  as  gold. 
He'll  kindly  thus  consume  my  dross, 

So  in  his  word  I'm  told, 


171    172  THE   FRUITS 

Nor^can  I  suffer  real  loss, 

But  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
S  Thus  he'll  conform  me  to  his  word, 

And  cast  me  in  that  mould  ; 
And,  through  the  goodness  of  my  Lord, 

I  shall  come  forth  as  gold. 
7  Thus  will  I  sing  his  praises  here, 

Whose  mercies  are  of  old ; 
And  when  in  glory  I  appear, 

I  shall  appear  as  gold. 

SELF-DENIAL. 
CLXXI.     CM.     Rippon's  Selec. 
Self-denial.     Mark  viii.  34.     Luke  ix.  23. 
1     A  ND  must  I  part  Avith  all  I  have, 
■^^  My  dearest  Lord,  for  thee  ? 
It  is  but  right  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 
'  Yes,  let  it  go — one  look  from  thee 
Will  more  than  make  amends, 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

n  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives. 
How  worthless  they  appear, 
Gompar'd  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair  1 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 
A  single  smile  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'd  glory  in  my  gain. 

CLXXII.     L.  M.     Rip.  Selec, 
One  Thing  I  know.   John  ix.  25.  Isaiah  \iw.  1.> 
1   "p\  EAR  Saviour,  make  me  wise  to  see 
•*^    My  sin,  and  guilt,  and  remedy  j 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  173 

'Tis  said,  of  all  thy  blood  has  bought, 
*^  They  shall  of  Israel's  God  be  taught." 

2  Their  plague  of  heart  thy  people  know  ; 
They  know  thy  name  and  trust  thee  too ; 
They  know  the  gospel's  blissful  sound, 
The  paths  where  endless  joys  abound. 

:l  They  know  the  Father  and  the  son, 
Theirs  is  eternal  life  begun : 
Unto  salvation  they  are  wise. 
Their  grace  shall  into  glory  rise. 

4  But — ignorance  itself  am  I, 

Born  blind — estrang'd  from  thee  I  lie 

0  Lord,  to  thee  I  humbly  own 

1  nothing  know  as  should  be  known. 

,5  I  scarce  know  God,  or  Christ,  or  sin, 
My  foes  without,  or  plague  within  ; 
Know  not  my  interest,  Lord,  in  thee, 
In  pardon,  peace  or  liberty. 

6  But  help  me  to  declare  to-day. 
If  many  things  I  cannot  say, 
"One  thing  I  know,"  all  praise  to  thee, 
"Though  blind  I  w^as — yet  now  I  see." 

CLXXIII.     L.  M.     Kew  Selec. 
Self-examination. 

1  IITH AT  strange  perplexities  arise  ? 

^^    What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies  !. 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear? 
How  few,  alas,  approv'd  and  clear! 

2  And  what  am  I  ? — My  soul,  awake. 
And  an  impartial  survey  take  ; 

Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  prartice  or  in  heart  appear? 


174  THE  FRuirs 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  beai'  I 
Is  Jesus  formed  and  living  there  ? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still  ; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal; 

My  fears  remove ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  my  own  conscience  clear. 

CLXXIV.    S.  M.     Songs  IN  fHE  NIGHT. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  €viL'--Pro~i 

viii-    13. 

1  "VrOW  whilst  I  try  my  heart 
•^^    By  this  unerring  word. 
My  conscience  can  assert 

i  truly  fear  the  Lord  ; 
I  cannot  tread  the  paths  of  sin, 
1  long  for  holiness  within. 

2  Yes,  holiness  of  heart 

I  would  more  largely  share  ; 
I  mourn  with  inward  smart 

The  evils  that  are  there  : 
I  hate  my'thoughts  because  they're  rain, 
I  woul'd  from  ev'ry  sin  abstain. 

3  I  hate  this  wretched  pride, 

These  covetous  desires ; 
I'd  have  them  crucified. 

For  God  my  heart  requires. 
Jesus,  do  thou  these  foes  subdue, 
O  make  me  more  sincere  and  true, 

4  I'd  live  alone  to  thee, 

I  love  t'  obey  thy  word, 
Well  pleas'd  that  thou  shouldsl  be   , 
jNIv  saviour  and  mv  I,oi'd. 


OP  THE  SPIRIT.  175    170 

To  thee  I  now  resign  my  heart, 
Renew  it,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  part. 

CLXXV.     L.  M.     Rip.  Selec. 
Humble  trust  ;  07'y  Desfiair  Jirevented. 

t    T   ORD,  didst  thou  die, but  not  for  me?. 
-^-^  Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood  ? 
Hast  thou  not  pardons  rich  and  free  ? 
And  grace  an  overwhehning  flood  ? 
I  Who  then  shall  drive  my  trembling  sou] 
From  thee,  to  regions  of  despair  ? 
Who  has  survey'd  the  sacred  roll, 

And  found  my  name  not  written  there  ? 
":  Presumptuous  thought !  to  fix  the  bound, 
To  limit  mercy'^  sovereign  reign  : 
What  other  happy  souls  have  found, 
rU  seek,  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 
■1  I  own  my  guilt,  my  sins  confess  : 

Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more  ?. 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless. 

Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score.. 
')  Were  the  blacklist  before  my  sight, 
While  I  remember  thou  hast  dy'd, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight, 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 
6  Low  at  thy  feet  I  cast  me  down. 

To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear  ; 
And — if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne-** 
I'll  be  the  first  whoperish'd  there. 

CLXXVL     L.M.     Beddome. 

Ilo/y  Boldness. 

i    CPRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 

^  I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God ; 

M 


177"  THE  FRUITS 

Thy  mce  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears  I 
2  Th'  incircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign  ! 
Doth  with  refulgent  brightness  shine  ; 
And  while  niy  faith  beholds  it  near, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear. 

3.  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay  ; 

"With  courag;e  sing  with  fervour  pray ; 

And  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 

Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  son— - 
4  Thy  Son,  who  on  the  fatal  tree, 

Expir'd  to  set  the  vilest  free  ; 

Oil  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 

And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

CLXXVII.     L.  M.     SiFAiN. 
jidmiration  and  confidence. 
A  ND  may  I  hope,  that  when  no  more 
Jr%^  These  pulses  beat  with  life  below, 
I  shall  the  God  of  life  adore, 
And  all  the  biiss  of  being  know? 
2  I,  who  deserve  no  place  but  hell. 
No  portion,  but  devouring-  fire  ; 
Shall  I  with  Christ  in  glory  dwell,. 
Possest  of  all  I  now  desire  ? 
.^  Will  God,  who  never  could  endure 
On  sin  to  look  without  a  frown. 
With  a  kind  smile  pronounce  me  pure. 
And  grant  me  an  immortal  crown? 
4  Will  Jesus  own  a  wretch  like  me, 

And  tell  to  saints  a.nd  angels  round, 
That,  wl\en  he  suffer'd  on  the  tree. 
My  sins  augmented  ev*ry  wound  ^ 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  1/8 

•  Will  he  from  life's  eternal  book, 

To  earth  and  heav'n  proclaim  my  name  ; 
On  me,  as  on  his  children  look, 

And  make  my  lot  with  theirs  the  same  ? 

6  Will  Jesus,  as  my  surety,  place 

Before  his  Father's  glorious  throne, 
Me,  as  anheirof  sov'reign  grace, 
Me,  as  his  own  adopted  Son  ? 

7  He  will  1 — I  read  it  in  his  word. 

And  in  my  heart  the  witness  feel : 
.    I  shall  be  witJi  and  like  my  Lcrd 

Though  sin  oppose,  in  league  with  hell. 

8  I  shall  be  with  him,  when  he  comes 

Triumphant  down  the  parting  skies  ; 
And,  when  iiis  voice  breaks  up  the  tombs, 
Among  his  children  I  shall  rise. 

9  Among  his  children  I  shall  stand. 

When  quick  and  dead  his  throne  surround., 
Bless'd  with  a  place  a,t  his  right  hand, 
And  with  immcrtal  glory  crown'd. 
10  When  all  his  foes,  beneath  his  feet, 
In  chains  of  eiidless  tormciit  lie, 
'Unworthy  I  shall  till  a  seat 

Among  the  princes  of  the  sky  I 

CLXXVIII.    L.  M.    RrLAND.Junr.—Alterea 
from  s£X!cns.  < 

Jill  my  times  are  in  thy  head.  Psalm  xxxi.  15. 

1  T3  ESISTLESS  Sov'reign  of  the  skies, 
"*••"   Immensely  great  1  immensely  wise  I 

My  times  are  all  within  thy  hand. 
And  all  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thy  great  decree,  who  form'd  the  earth. 

Hath  hx'd  my  first  and  second  birth : 


X78  THE  FRUITS 

My  parents,  native  place,  and  time, 
Were  all  assign'd  to  me  by  him. 

3  Twas  God  that  form'd  me  in  the  womb^ 

x\nd  he  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb: 
My  times  shall  all,  for  ever  be, 
Order*d  by  his  all-wise  decree. 

4  My  times  of  sickness  and  of  health,. 

My  times  of  penury  and  wealth. 
My  times  of  trial  and  of  grief, 
My  times  of  triumph  and  relief; 

5  Yea  times  the  tempter's  pow*r  to  prove, 

And  times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  lo.vc  ; 
Must  all  begin  and  last  and  end, 

As  best  shall  please  my  God  and  friend. 

6  Though  plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly, 

*Tiii  he  commands  I  cannot  die  : 
No ;  not  a  single  shaft  can  hit 

'Till  God  who  guards  my  life  sees  fit. 

7  O  thou  tremendous  wnse  and  just, 

lu  thy  kind  hands  my  life  I  trust : 
Yea,  have  I  somewhat  dearer  still, 
It  shall  be  thine  and  at  thy  will. 

8  May  I  at  all  times  own  thy  hand, 

And  still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand ; 
Convinc'd  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
May  I  and  mine  be  all  thy  own. 

9  Thee,  Lord,  at  all  times  will  1  bless, 

For,  having  thee,  I  all  possess  ; 
Nor  can  I  ere  bereaved  be, 

Siujte  I  can  never  part  with  thee. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  179    180 

CLXXIX.     I..  M.     Doddridge. 

Zeal  for  Christ  ;  or^  Peter  and  J-Jin  follcrdng 
their  J\ faster.  John  xxi.  18—20. 

1  "DLEST    men,  who  stretch  theiv..v,iliin^: 
-^  iKinds 

Submissive  to  their  Lord's  commands, 
And  yield  their  liberty  and  breath, 
To  him  that  lov'd  their  souls  in  death  I 

2  Lead  me  to  suffer,  and  to  die. 

If  thou,  my  gracious  Lord,  art  nigh  : 
One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  shall  fire, 
And  teach  me  smiling-  to  expire. 

o  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake. 

And  from  the  cross  or  flames  draw  back, 
Grace  can  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  tremblings  into  praise.. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, 
"I'll  boldly  tread  the  bleeding -vvay;" 
Yet  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move. 
With  humble  hope,  and  silent  love. 

€LXXX.     C.  M.     Beddqme. 
Holy  Zealand  Diiige7ice. 

i  "VyHILE  carnal  men,  v/ith  all  their  migviU 
^     Earth's  vanities  pursue, 
How  slow  the  advances  which  I  make, 
With  heaven  itself  in  viev/ 1 
■3   Inspire  my  soul  vvirh  holy  zeal; 
CireatGod,  my  love  inflame; 
Religion,  without  zeal  and  love. 
Is  but  an  empty  name. 
";  To  gain  the  top  of  Zion's  hill, 
I        Mv.y  I  with  fervour  strive  ; 
M2 


181    182  THE  FRUITS 

And  all  these  powers  employ  for  thee 
Which  I  from  thee  derive ! 

CLXXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Running  the  Christian  Race.  Phil.  iii.  12,31- 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve. 
-^^  And  press  with  vigour  on: 

A  heav'nly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  : 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
t  Bless'd  Saviour,  introduc'd  by  thee, 

Have  wc  our  race  begun; 
And,  croAvn'd  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 

We  lay  our  laurels  down. 

CLXXXH.     L.  M.  ,  Coombs's  Tune. 
5.  St'ennet't'. 

The  Christian   IVarfare.    Ejih.\i.  13 — 17. 

1  IV/T  Y  Captain  sounds  the  alarm  of  war, 
xYX   a  i^wake  I  the  pow'rs  of  hell  are  near 
''  To  arms  I  to  araiisl'"  I  hear  him  cry, 

<•>  'Tis  yours  to  conqueror  to  die.'* 

2  Rous'd  by  the  animating  sound, 
I  cast  my  eager  eyes  around; 
Make  haste  to  gird  my  armour  on, 
And  bid  each  trembling, fear  be  gone. 


OF  THE  SPIRIT.  I8u 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet,  faith  my  shield, 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  I  wield ; 
With  Scicred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

4  Thus  arm'd,  I  venture  on  the  fight> 
Resolv'd  to  put  my  foes  to  flight ; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conq'ring  banner  o'er  my  head. 

5  In  him  I  hope,  in  him  I  trust; 

His  bleeding  cross  is  all  my  boast : 
Through  troops  of  foes  he'll  lead  me  on 
To  vict'ry,  and  the  victor's  crown. 

CLXXXHI.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 

Waiting  for  the  Coming  of  his  Lord ;  or^  th*- 
Active  Christian.  Luke  xii.  35 — 38. 

1  V'E  servants  of  the  Lord, 

•*•    Each  in  his  pffice  wait, 
Observant  of  his  heay'nly  word,  ^ 
And  waichful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright. 

And  trim  the  golden  flame :  ^^ 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  W^citch,  'tis  your  Lord's  'command  . 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near: 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand. 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honour  crown'd. 
?  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread 
With  hjj3  own  bounteous  hand^ 


184    185  THE  FRUITS,  &C. 

And  raise  that  favourite  servant's  head 
Amidst  th'  angelic  band. 

CLXXXIV.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  Christian    Warrior  animated  and  crown'd. 
Rev.  ii.  10.  f 

1  XT  \RK!  'tis  our  heavenly  Leader's  voice 
•*--^   From  his  triumpha.nt  seat ; 

'Midst  all  thq  war's  tumultuous  noise. 
How  powerful  and  how  sweet. 

2  "  Fight  on  my  faithful  band,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow : 
"  Who  first  in  such  a  warfare  dies, 
"  Shall  speediest  victory  know. 

3  "  I  have  my  days  of  combat  known, 

"  And  in  the  dust  was  laid; 
"  But  thence  I  mounted  to  my  throne, 
"  And  glory  crowns  my  head. 
i  "  That  tlironc,  that  glory  you  shall  share  ; 
"  My  hands  the  crown  shall  give  ; 
"  And  you  the  sparkling  honours  wear, 
"While  God  himself  shall  live." 
.1  Lord,  'tis  enough  ;  our  souls  are  fir'd 
W  ith  courage  and  with  love  ; 
Vain  the  assaults  of  earth,  and  hell; 
Our  hopes  are  fix'd  above. 

CLXXXV.     C.  M.     A^EW  Selec. 
Zeal  for  God. 
i   TN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too 
^   My  Lord!  I'd  follow  thee  ; 
As  thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do  : 
As  thou  art,  would  I  be. 


IMPORTANCE  OV  RELIGION.  ISG 

2  With  zeal  inflam'd, 'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  father's  will ; 
May  equal  zeal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil 

3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 

Did  through  thy  conduct  shine ; 
Oh,  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine  ! 
t  Depending  on  thy  sov'reign  grace, 
I'll  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
With  willing  mind  thy  footsteps  trace, 
And  climb  to  thine  abode. 


IMPORTANCE  OF  RELIGION. 

CLXXXVI.    CM.     FAfvcErr. 

spiritual  Mindedness ;  or^  hiivard  Religion, 

James  i.  27. 

1  "D  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
"*■*•  Of  mortals  here  below ; 

May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  virtue  know  1 

2  More  needful  this,  than  glittering  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows  ; 
Not  reputation,  food,  or  health. 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage. 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom  j 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renew 'd, 

Be  my  Redeemer's  throne  : 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own! 


IST"    188  THE  PENITENT. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith,  and  love, 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear  ; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  [Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 

Through  my  remaining  days  ; 
In  me  let  ev'ry  virtue  shine 
To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 

7  Let  lively  hope  my  soul  inspire  ; 

Let  warm  uifections  rise  ; 
And  may  I  wait,  with  strong  desire, 
To  mount  above  the  skies  Q 


THE  PENITENT. 

CLXXXVIL     L.   M.     Bf.ddome. 

The  humble  Publican,    Luke  xviii.  13. 

1    T    ORD,  with  a  griev'd  and  aching  heart;» 

^^  To  thee  I  look — to  thee  I  cry  ; 

Supply  my  wants,  and  ease  my  smart, 

O  help  me  soon,  or  else  I  die. 
^  Here  on  my  soul  a  burden  lies. 

No  human  power  can  it  remove ; 

iVIy  numerous  sins  like  mountuins  rise, 

Do  thou  reveal  thy  pardoning  iove. 
3  Break  olT these  adamantine  chains, 

From  cruel  bondage  set  me  free  ; 

Rescue  from  everlasting  pains. 

And  bring  me  safe  to  hcciven  and  thee. 

CLXXXVHL     C.  M.     Nippon's    Selec. 

Humble  pleading  for  Mercy. 
I   T   ORD,  at  thy  feet  we  sinners  lie, 
-*-*  And  knock  at  mercy's  door ; 


THE  PENITENT.  189 

With  heavy  heart  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

[On  us,  the  vast  extent  display 

Of  thy  forgiving  love  ; 
Take  all  our  heinous  guilt  away, 

This  heavy  load  remove. 
We  sink,  with  all  this  weight  oppress'd, 

Sink  down  to  death  and  hell ; 
O,  give  our  troubled  spirits  rest, 

Our  numerous  fears  dispel.] 
'Tis  mercy,  mercy  we  implore, 

O  may  thy  bowels  move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 

And  thou  thyself  art  love. 
O,  for  thy  own,  for  Jesus'  sake. 

Our  many  sins  forgive  ; 
Thy  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break, 

And  breaking  soon  relieve. 
Thus  melt  us  down,  thus  make  us  bend, 

And  thy  dominion  own ; 
Nor  let  a  rival  more  pretend 

To  repossess  thy  throne. 

CLXXXIX.     C.  M.     Charmouth  tune,     , 

S.     SfENNE'TT'. 

The  Penitent. 
PROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet 
■*■      A  guilty  rebel  lies  ; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy  seat 

Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 
O  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence : 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 

Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 


190    191  THE  PENITENT. 

G  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 
To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping;  eye-s 
111  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shcd,^ 
jS  o  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord» 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word^ 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

CXC.     C.  M.     Beddome, 
JVhy  roec/iest  thou?  John  xx.  13, 

1  '\X7'HY,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou? 
^^     Tell  me  from  whence  arise 
Hiose  briny  tears  that  often  flow, 
Those  groans  that  pierce  the  skiest 
":  is  sin  the  cause  of  thy  complaint, 
.    Or. the  chastising  rod  ? 
Host  thou  an  evil  heart  lament, 

And  mourn  an  absent  God  ? 
,1  -Old,  let  me  weep  for  nought  but  sin. 

And  after  none  but  thee, 
\nd  then,  I  would,  O  that  I  might  I 
\  constant  weeper  be  1 

CXCI.     C.  M.     CowPER. 
T.'ic  contrite  heart.  Isaiah  Wu.  15^ 
i   nnHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 
-*■     On  contrite  hearts  bestow ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no  ? 


THE  PENITENT.  192 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  IS  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclined 

To  love  thee,  if  I  could ; 
But  often  feel  another  mind, 
Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more  ; 
But  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew,'* 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted  I  know, 

And  love  thy  house  of  prayer ; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go. 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  O  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache  j 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break, 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

CXCII.    L.M.    FAwcErf. 

The  Sinner  awakened'-'^  What  7nust  I  do  to  be 
saved?     Acts  ix.  6. 
1  TlyriTH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes, 
'  ^    My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries , 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me  ? 
2     'Till  now  I  saw  no  danger  nigh  j 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die; 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 
"  I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cry'd. 
"  But  when,  Great  God,  thy  light  divine 
Hiid  shone  on  this  dark  seul  of  mine, 
N 


193  THE  PENITENT. 

Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 

In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years  I 
Before  thy  pure,  discerning  eye,    - 
Lord,  wiiat  a  filthy  wretch  am  II 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due, 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live, 

6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 
To  him  I  look  and  humbly  cry, 

"  O  save  a  wretch  condemn'd  to  die  1'^ 

CXCIII.     S.M.     A'EiFQ'oN. 

Cojiiplalning — The  good  that  I  wouldy  I  do  not. 

Rom.  vii.  19, 

1  T  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 
^  I  would,  but  cannot  pray; 
For  Satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 

And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,  but  can't  repent, 

Though  I  endeavour  oft ; 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent 

Till  Jesus  make  it  soft. 
5  I  would,  but  cannot  love. 

Though  woo'd  by  love  divine  ; 
No  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 

A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 
1  I  would,  but  cannot  rest 

In  God's  most  holy  will : 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  be  sty 

Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 


THE  P-ENITENT.  194 

5  O  ceuld  I  but  believe  ! 
•     Then  all  would  easy  be  ; 
I  would,  but  cannot — Lord,  relieve ; 
My  help  must  come  from  thee  I 
^  But  if  indeed  I  ivould, 

Though  I  can  nothing  do ; 
Yet  the  desire  is  something  good, 
For  which  my  praise  is  due. 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 

*Till  thine  appointed  hour, 
I  was  as  destitute  of  will, 
As  now  I  am  of  power. 

8  Wilt  thou  net  crown  at  length, 

The  work  thou  hast  begun  ? 
And  with  a  will,  afford  me  strength, 
In  all  thy  ways  to  run. 

CXCIV.     CM.     E.JoKEs''. 

The  successful  Resolve — /  will  go  in  luitc  t-hc 

King^  £jV.     Esther  iv.  16. 

1  f^  OME,  mourning  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
^^  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve. 
Come,  with  your  fear  and  guilt  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve. 

2  '^  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

"  Hath  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
"  I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
"  Whatever  niiay  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  He  before  his  throne, 

"  And  there  my  guilt  confess, 

Mr.  Jones,  was  a  truly  worthy  pastor  of  the  Baptist 
Church  at  Exon,  Devon :  he  departed  this  life  on 
April  15,  1765,  aged  43.  His  successor  was.  Mr. 
Thomas  Lewis,  who  died  Dec.  4,  1744,  aged  44  years. 
This  pa^e  is  sacred  tojiis  memory. 


195    196  THE  PENITENT. 

"  I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 
"Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

"  Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives, 
"  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
"  And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

"  Perhaps  will  hear  my  pray'r  ; 
"  But  if  I  perish  I  will  pray, 
"  And  perish  only  there. 

6  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

"  I  am  resolv'd  to  try  : 
"  For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
"  I  must  for  ever  die.'* 

CXCV.     S.  M.     Nippon. 

A  broken  heart.^  and  a  bleeding  Saviour.- 

1  TIN  TO  thine  altar,  Lord, 
^^    A  broken  heart  I  bring  ; 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 

Of  such  a  worthless  thing  ? 

2  To  Christ  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
■   '  My  faith  directs  its  eyes; 

Thoumay'st  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost, 

The  law  was  satisfy'd ; 
And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  claims, 
I  answer, "  Jesus  died." 

CXCVL     C.  M.     JVew  Selec, 
Self -Abhorrence. 

foolish,  so  absurd  am  I 
That  nothing  can  be  more  ; 


CO 


THE  PENITENT.  197 

AVas  ever  such  a  monster  seen 
Upon  the  earth  before  ? 

2  I  dare  not  look  upon  the  earth, 

The  Avitness  of  my  sin  ; 
My  conscience  is  a  doom's-day  book, 
I  dare  not  look  within. 

3  Upward  I  dare  not  cast  my  eyes, 

For  there  my  judge  doth  sit ; 
Nor  downward  whence. the  smoke  doth  riscp 
From  the  infernal  pit. 

4  How  shall  I  answer  at  the  bar 

Of  him  who  is  most  pure  ? 
I  cannot  answer  for  myself, 
Myself  I  can't  endure. 

5  My  heart  the  seat  of  folly  is, 

My  life  a  life  of  sin  ; 
Surely  I  am  more  brutal  faj', 
Than  ever  brute  has  been 
5  I  am  not  worthy  of  the  earth, 
Nor  worthy  of  the  air. 
Nor  worthy  of  the  wat'ry  drop. 
But  of  the  damned'sfare. 

CXCVIL    :S.  M«     A'ewSelec. 

Comjilaint  of  sin., 

I   C\  LORD,  how  vile  am  I, 
-  ^^   Unholy  and  unclean  ! 
How  can  I  dare  to  venture  nigh 
With  such  a  load  of  sin  ? 
.^  Is  this  polluted  heart 

A  dwelling  fit  for  thee  ? 
Swarming,  alas  !  in  ev'ry  part. 
What  evils  do  I  see  I 

'N2 


198  THE  PENITENT. 

3  If  I  attempt  to  pray, 

And  raise  my  soul  on  high, 
My  thoughts  are  hurry 'd  fast  awayf 
For  sin  is  ever  nigh. 

4  If  in  thy  word  I  look, 

Such  darkness  fills  my  mindy 
I  only  read  a  sealed  book, 
And  no  relief  can  find. 

5  Thy  gospel  oft  I  hear, 

But  hear  it  still  in  vain  ; 
Without  desire,  or  love,  or  fear, 
Hardened  I  still  remain.     . 

6  And  must  I  then  indeed 

Sink  in  despair  and  die  ? 
Fain  would  I  hope  that  thou  didst  bleed 
For  such  a  wretch  as  I. 

7  That  blood  which  thou  hast  spilt, 

That  grace  which  is  thine  own  ; 
Can  cleanse  the  vilest  sinner's  guilt, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

8  Low  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

O  pity  and  forgive  ! 
Here  will  I  lie  and  wait  till  thou 
Shalt  bid  me  rise  and  live. 

CXCVIII.     C.  M.     J^EW  Selec, 
Remejnber  me. 

\   TESUS,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend, 
^    As  such  I  look  to  thee  ; 
Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 
O  Lord  remember  me, 
2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 
Remember  Calvary  j 


i 


THE  PENITENT.  199 

Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 

And  then  remember  me. 
Thou  wondrous  advocate  with  God, 

I  yield  myself  to  thee, 
While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 
I  own  I'rn  guilty,  own  I'm  vile. 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free  ; 
Then  in  thy  all  abounding  grace, 

Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

Howe'er  forsaken  or  distrest, 

Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth. 

Do  thou  remember  me. 
And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

And  creature-helps  all  flee. 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer,  God, 

I  pray  Remember  me. 

CXCIX.     L.  M.     A'ewSelec. 

Looking  unto  Jesus.    Heb.  xii.  2. 
TOEHOLD  a  sinner,  gracious  Lord, 
^^   Whose  soul  encourag'd  by  thy  word- 
At  mercy's  footstool  would  remain. 
And  there  would  look  and  look  again. 
How  oft  deceiv'd  by  self  and  pride, 
Has  my  vile  heart  been  turn'd  aside  ; 
And  Jonah  like  has  fled  from  thee 
Till  thou  hast  look'd  again  on  me. 
Ah  !  bring  a  Avretched  Avanderer  home, 
And  to  thy  footstool  let  me  come. 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  wait  and  look,  and  look  again-. 


200  THE  PENITENT. 

4  Take  courage  then,  my  trembling  soul, 
One  look  from  Christ  will  make  thee  whole; 
Trust  thou  in  him,  *tis  not  in  vain, 
But  wait  and  look,  and  look  again. 

CC.     S.  M.     JVEJvroN. 
The  fiool  of  Bethesda.     John  y^,  2 — 9. 
\   T>  ESIDE  the  gospel  pool 
-'^  Appointed  for  the  poor ; 
From  time  to  time  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move  ; 
And  others  round  me,  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove. 

3  But  my  complaints  remain, 

I  feel  the  very  same  ; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  How  often  have  I  thought 

Why  should  I  longer  lie  ? 
Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I. 

5  But  whither  can  I  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 

6  Here  then,  from  day  to  day, 

I'll  wait,  and  hope,  and  try  : 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die  ? 

7  No  :  he  is  full  of  grace  ; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul,  that  fain  would  see  his  face, 
To  perish  at  his  feet 


THE  PENITENT.  201    202 

CCI.     C.  M.     JVewton, 
The  effort. 
1     A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-scat 
•^^"^  Where  Jesus  answers  pray'r  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 
C!  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea. 
With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  callest  burden*d  souls  to  thee. 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin. 

By  Satan  sorely  prest; 
By  war  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place ! 

That,  shelter'd  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "  Jesus  dy'd." 

5  Oh  wondrous  love !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame  ; 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I,  * 

Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6  "  Poor  tempest-tossed  soul  be  still, 

"  My  promis'd  grace  receive  ;" 
*^  "'TIS  Jesus  speaks — I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 
ecu.     S.  M.     Songs  in  the  NiGHf. 
The  law  is  sfiirituaL  Rom.  vii.  14. 

1  nn  HE  law  of  God  is  just, 

-■•     A  strict  and  holy  way ; 
And  he  that  would  escape  the  curse 
Must  all  the  law  obey. 

2  Not  one  vain  thought  must  rise, 

Not  one  unclean  desire ; 


203  THE  PENITENT. 

He  must  be  holy,  just,  and  wise. 
Who  keeps  the  law  entire. 
d  If  in  one  point  he  fail 

In  thought,  or  word,  or  deed, 
The  curses  of  the  la.w  prevail, 
And  rest  upon  his  head. 

4  Now  let  me  bring  my  heart, 

And  with  the  law  compare, 
And  ask,— if  I  in  ev'ry  part 
Have  paid  obedience  there  'i 

5  I  tremble  and  retreat ; 

Behold,  O  God  I— I'm  vile :     , 
Guilty,  I  fall  before  thy  feet, 
And  own  my  nature's  soil. 

6  Lord,  I  have  broke  thy  law : 

I  now  lament  my  sin  :— - 
Still  I  offend  in  all  I  do, 
I'm  carnal  and  unclean. 

7  And  does  the  curse  still  rest 

Upon  my  guilty  head  ? — 
No :— Jesus,— let  his  name  be  blest!— 
Hath  borne  it  in  my  stead. 

8  He  hath  fulfill'd  the  law, 

Obtain'd  my  peace  with  God  ; 
Here  doth  my  soul  her  comforts  draw. 
And  leave  her  heavy  load. 

THE  BELIEVER. 

DEVOTING  HIMSELF  TO  GOD, 

CCIII.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 

Devoting  himself  to  God.  Bom.  xii.  1. 
i     A  ND  will  the  eternal  King 
•^^  So  mean  a  gift  reward  ? 


THE  BELIEVER.  204 

That  offering,  Lord,  with  joy  wc  brings 
Which  thine  own  hand  prepar'cl, 
3  We  own  thy  various  claim, 
And  to  thine  altar  move : 
The  willing  victims  of  thy  grace,, 
And  bound  with  cords  of  love. 
J  Descend,  celestial  fire, 
The  sacrifice  inflame  ; 
So  shall  a  grateful  odour  rise 
Through  our  Redeemer's  name. 

WALKING  WITH  GOD. 
CCIV.     CM.     A^EivroN. 
Walking  with  God.     Gen.  v.  24. 
*0  Y  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God, 
-■^  With  heay'n,  my  journey's  end,  in  vic^v 
Supported  by  his  staff  and  rod. 

My  road  is  safe  and  pleasant  too. 
I  travel  through  a  desert  w4de, 

Where  many  round  me  blindly  stray  ; 
But  he  vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide, 

And  keeps  me  in  the  narrow  way. 
Though  snares-antl  dangers  throng  my  path, 

And  earth  and  hell  my  course  withstand; 
I  triumph  over  all  by  faith, 

Guarded  by  his  Almighty  hand. 
The  wilderness  affords  no  food. 

But  God  for  my  support  prepares ; 
Provides  me  ev'ry  needful  good, 

And  frees  my  soul  from  wants  and  cares, 
With  him  sweet  converse  I  maintain, 

Great  as  he  is,  I  dare  be  free  ; 


205   206  THE  BELIEVER. 

I  tell  him  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  he  reveals  his  love  to  me. 

6  Some  cordial  from  his  word  he  brings, 

Whene'er  my  feeble  spirit  faints; 
At  once  my  soul  revives  and  sings. 
And  yields  no  more  to  sad  con)plaints. 

7  I  pity  all  the  worldling's  talk 

Of  pleasures  that  will  quickly  end; 
Be  this  my  choice,  O  Lord,  to  walk 
With  thee,  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 

LAMENTING  THE  ABSCENCE  OF  JESUS. 
CCV.     L.  M.     P . 

Thou  didst  hide  thy  face  ^  l^c.  Psalm  xxx.  7. 

1  TTOW  long  and  tedious  are  the  days, 
■*-■*•   In  which  my  Jesus  does  not  show, 
His  smiling  face,  his  cheering  rays. 
Nor  give  my  soul  his  love  to  know. 

2  In  vain  do  all  things  here  below. 
Without  my  God  attempt  to  give 
That  happiness  I  long  to  know  ; 
Without  my  God  I  cannot  live. 

r.  Each  day's  a  year,  each  year's  an  age, 
.  When  my  Redeemer  is  withdrawn : 
Then  darkness  and  temptations  rage, 
And  happiness  ! — a  guest  unknown. 

i  But  while  my  soul  thus  mourning  lies^ 
And  longs  to  see  her  Saviour's  face. 
He  speaks ;  and  at  his  voice  I  rise. 
And  in  his  strength  pursue  my  race. 


I 


CCVI.     L.  M.     Wa'T'Ts. 
Living  and  dying  ivith  God  present. 
CANNOT  bear  thine  absence.  Lord 
My  life  expires  if  thou  depart: 


THE  BELIEVER.  206    2^7 

Be  thou,  iiiy  heart,  still  near  my  God, 

And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 
I  was  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 

Nor  can  1  live  on  things  so  vile : 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 

And  hope  and  wait  for  heav'n  a  while. 
Then  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace, 

Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath ; 
And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face 

Pass  the  important  hour  of  death. 

HIS  WARFARE. 
CCV^n.       L.  M.       CRUffENDEN. 

Sin  and  holiness.     GaL  v.  1 7. 
VIT'HAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within, 
^  '     A  man  of  grace,  a  man  of  sin  ! 
Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 
Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die. 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high, 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 
Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again.  •.:  ^ 

One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise,  */'■ 

Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies, 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight 
To  realms  of  joy,  and  worlds  of  light. 
Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll. 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul ; 
I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 
And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 
Hov/  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give; 
How  long  thine  absence,  Lord,  I  grieve  ! 


208  THE  BELIEVEx".. 

What  clouds  obscure  my  rising*  sun, 
Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon  I 

6  [Again  the  spirit  lifts  his  sword, 
And  power  divine  attends  the  word ; 

,     I  feel  the  aid  its  comforts  yield, 

And  vanquish'd  passions  quit  the  field, 

7  Great  God  assist  me  tlirough  the  fight. 
Make  me  triumphant  in  thy  might 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise. 
The  victory  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

CCVIII.     L.  M.     jYetv  Selec, 

Cojnplaiiiing — the  good  that  I  ivould^  I  do  not, 

Horn.  yii.  19. 

'   W^^'^'^  strange  commotions  wQi'lv  within? 
The  latent  principles  of  sin  ; 
My  nature  all  deprav'd  will  rise 
And  often  take  me  by  surprise. 

2  Like  lurking  poison  in  my  heart, 
Or  an  envenom'd  deadly  dart, 

And  like  a  strong  man  arm'd,  it  tries 
To  muster  all  its  strength  and  rise. 

3  The  things  I  would  not,  them  I  do, 
I  love  and  hate  the  action  too  ] 

I  sin,  repent,  resolve  again, 

But  all  my  strength  I  find  in  vain. 

4  Whence  this  unequal,  constant  war- 
I  do  the  things  I  most  abhor ; 

I  feel  an  unabating  fight 
Where'er  I  be,  by  day  or  night. 

5  Ye  aged  saints,  what  must  I  do  ? 
Were  ever  times  so  dark  with  you  ? 
My  soul  is  tortur'd  with  dismay, 
Lest  I  should  prove  a  cast  away ; 


THE  BELIEVER.  '  209 

5  Thib  is  the  general  lot  of  all, 
And  was  the  daily  grief  of  Paul; 
This  body  both  of  sin  and  death, 
Will  war  till  we  resign  our  breath. 

t   Then  bless  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Though  every  Christian  feels  the  same; 
The  spirit  wars  against  the  flesh. 
And  Jesus  conquers  by  his  grace. 

COMPLAINING  OF   INCONSTANCY. 
CCIX.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Comjilainin^  of  inconstancy. 

1  nPHE  wand'ring  star,  and  fleeting  wind, 

*■    Both  represent  th'  unstable  mindl 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view 

2  But  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are  ; 
Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 

So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame. 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same  ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget, 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return, 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burjiv 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

6  With  flowing  tears,  Lord,  we  confess 
,  Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness  ; 

W^hen  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be  ! 
^  Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 


ilG   211  THE  BELIEVER. 

COMPLAINING  OF  A  WICKED  HEART. 
CCX.     C.  M.     S.  St'ennet'i'. 
Indwelling  Sin  lamented. 

1  "\T[7lTH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament^ 
^"     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  viie  ingratitude. 
3  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base 
So  false  as  mine  has  been ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin  1 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
"  Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  councils  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve: 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  struggles  in  my  breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

6  Break,  sov'reign  grace,  O  break  the  chai'm, 

And  set  the  captive  free  : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

CCXI.     S.  M.     Ripfon's  Selec. 
The  Evil  Heart.     Jer.  xvii.  9.    Mat.  xy.  19. 
1     A  STONISH'D  anddistress'd 
•^^  I  turn  mine  eyes  within ; 


THE  BELIEVER.  212 

My  hcaft  with  loads  of  guilt  oppi^st, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 
2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 
What  vile  affections  there  ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 
5  Almighty  King  of  saints. 

These  tyrant  lusts  subdue  ; 
Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 
4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

CCXII.    L.  M.     A£;r  Selec, 
The  heart  is  deceitful  and  wicked.     Jer.  xvii.  ■%. 
1  nPHIS  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide  ; 
-■■     O  what  deceit  is  treasur'd  here  I    ' 
'Tis  full  of  vanity  and  pride; 
What  fruits  of  unbelief  appear  ! 
.)  ]My  base  ingratitude  I  mourn. 

My  stubborn  will,  my  earthly  mind ; 
!My  thoughts  how  vain, — to  rove  how  prone,—-- 
To  every  evil  how  inclin'd  ! 
o  Who  can,  amongst  the  sons  of  men. 
Find  out  the  vileness  of  my  heart  ? 
None  can  the  depths  of  guilt  explain, 
'Tis' all  corrupt  through  every  part. 
Could  creatiires  look  into  my  breast. 

How  wouldthey  gaze  with  strange  surprise  ' 
7  liey'd  hate  me  with  a  sore  detest, 
\]id  tun>  away  their  frighted  cyi^s- 

02 


213  THE  BELIEVER. 

5  But  what  are  creatures,  Lord,  to  thee  ? 

They  can't  forgive  one  smgle  sm, 
Were  they  dispos'd  to  pity  me. 
They  couid  not  work  one  grace  Avithin. 

6  To  Jesus,  then,  I'll  make  my  moan, 

O  cleanse  this  filthy  sink  of  sin  1 
Jesus,  thou  canst,  and  thou  alone  ; 
O  condescend  to  make  me  clean. 

CCXIII.     L.  M.     P . 


The  heart  deceitful^  isfc.     Jer.  xvii.  9. 

1  A  LAS  !  the  deep  deceit  and  sin, 

^  Which  in  my  filthy  heart  reside  ; 
How  often  theyVe  my  troublers  been  i 
How  often  turn'd  my  feet  aside  ! 

2  'Tis  but  just  now  I  gladly  thought, 

That  I  should  stray  no  more  from  God, 
When  I  remember'cl  I  was  bought 
By  th'  Redeemer's  precious  blood. 

3  But  O,  this  heart !  this  wretched  heart  I 

(Amaz'd,  asham'd  I  am  to  tell) 
Consents  to  act  a  traitor's  part ; 
From  day  to  day  it  joins  with  hell. 

4  O  precious  Christ !  my  Saviour  God  ! 

1  would  not  live  thus  false  to  thee  ; 
Behold  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 
And  from  the  tempter  set  mc  free. 

5  Since  not  one  moment  can  I  stand. 

If  left  to  self  that  fallen  stock  ; 
Dear  Jesus  keep  me  in  thy  hand ; 

Be  thou  my  strength,  be  thou  my  rock. 


THE  BELIEVER.  214 

LONGING  FOR  THE  COURTS  OF  THE  LORD, 

CCXIV.     S.  M.     Songs  in  'The  NiGHf. 
O  that  I  had  wing's  like  a  dove  I  for  then  nvould 


I  Jlij  aiuay,  and  be  at  rest.    Psalm  Iv.  6. 
I   r\Y  rest  I  hear,  of  rest  I  talk, 
^^   But  rest  I  cannot  see  ; 
O  how  laborious  is  my  work ! 
Earth  has  no  rest  for  me, 
I  Hard  do  I  toil  with  sins  and  woes, 
With  unbelief  and  fears  ; 
Satan  doth  all  my  work  oppose, 
My  couch  is  wet  with  tears. 
5  Weary  with  watchfulness  I  mourn, 
And  long  to  be  away ; 
Were  I  like  doves  on  pinions  borne, 
I'd  fly  without  delay. 
i  I*d  mount  above  this  earthly  ball. 
And  make  my  way  to  God  ; 
Fain  would  I  rest  my  weary  soul 
In  his  supreme  abode. 
5  But  why,  impatience,  dost  thou  rise  ? 
Depart,  thou  source  of  ill ! 
Why  should  I  fly  above  the  skies. 
Before  my  Father's  will  ? 

5  What  if  on  earth  I  yet  must  dwell— 
If  Jesus  is  but  near. 
Cheerful  I'll  fight  with  sin  and  hell, 
And  overcome  my  fear. 
7  No  harm  can  come  within  the  bounds 
Which  his  own  hands  have  set ; 
My  soul  shall  hide  beneath  his  w^ounds, 
And  find  a  safe  retreat. 


215    216  THE  BELIEVER., 

MEETING  AND  PARTING  WITH  BRETHREN. 

CCXV.    L.  M.     ^'EwroN. 
A  Welcome  to  Christian  friends.--^At  meeting. 

1  TZ  INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
"^^^  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  ; 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  *tis  given 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name ; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heav'n, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love  ! 
>  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  christians  see  each  other  thus  \ 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him. 

Who  liv'd,  and  dy'd,  and  reigns  for  us. 
5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below  ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 
5  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away 
,,  We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day. 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

CCXVI.       L.  M.       DODDEIDGE. 

The  Christian  Farewell.     2  Cor.  xiii.  11. 
\  T^HY  presence,  everlasting  God, 

*     Wide  o'er  all  nature  spreads  abroad  ; 


THE  BELIEVER.  217 

Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  cannot  sleep, 
In  ev*ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  souls  sustain; 
When  absent,  happy  if  we  sharp 
Thy  smiles,  thy  counsels  and  thy  care. 

S  To  thee  we  all  our  ways  commit. 
And  seek  our  comforts  near  thy  seat ; 
Still  on  our  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine, 
And  guard,  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us  in  thy  beloved  house. 
Again  to  pay  our  thankful  vows  ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known. 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 

CCXVII.     C.  M.     J^EW  Selec. 
Parting. 
i  "pROM  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus'  saints^ 
-*-     How  painful  'tis  to  go  ! 
But  such  must  be  our  sad  complaints^ 
While  travelling  here  below. 
■2  If  parting  now  so  grieves  each  heart, 
That's  knit  to  Zion's  head, 
Then  surely  Jesus  ne'er  will  part 
With  those  for  whom  he  bled, 

3  True  must  his  word  for  ever  stand ;        .♦ 

Then —  he'll  ne'er  leave  his  sheep ; 
But  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand, 
Their  souls  securely  keep. 

4  He'll  train  them  up,  through  grace  divine, 

A  kingdom  to  possess; 
There  shall  their  souls  for  ever  shine, 
In  perfect  love,  and  peace. 


218  THE  BELIEVER. 

5  What  a  delightful  company 

Shall  meet  on  Canaan's  shore  I 
Oh !  what  a  meeting  that  will  be, 
When  parting  is  no  more  ! 

6  Then  round  the  shining  throne  abOA*^, 

We'll  sing  in  cheerful  strains ; 
Sound  the  redeemer's  dying  love, 
O^er  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

HIS  PRAYER  ANSWERED   BY  CROSSES. 
CCXVIII.     L.  M.     Meivton. 
Prayer  ansnvcred  by  Crosses, 
1   T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
"*•  In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace  : 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 
3  'Twas  he,  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray. 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favour'd  hour, 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request ; 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  pov/er, 

Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 

And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 

Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  secm'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe  ; 
Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  "  Lord,  why  is  this  ?"  I  trembling  cry'd, 

"  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  :'* 


i 


THE  BELIEVER.  219 

"  'Tis  in  this  way,"  the  Lord  reply*d, 
"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith : 
7  "  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

"  From  self,  and  pride,  to  set  thee  free  i 

•'  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
*'  Tliat  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

METHOD  OF  HIS  SALVATION. 
CCXIX.     CM.     P . 

Method  of  Salvation. 

1  'HPHE  Father's  free  electing  grace, 

■^     Before  the  world  began. 
In  Jesus  gave  my  soul  a  place 
For  her  eternal  home. 

2  Though  view'd  as  welt'ring  in  my  blood 

And  trav'lling  down  to  hell. 
The  Lord,  the  lamb,  my  surety  stood, 

And  hath  done  all  things  well. 
Z  He,  amply  fit,  sustain'd  my  right ; 

For  me  he  liv'd  and  died  ; 
His  perfect  work  is  God's  delight ; 

In  him  I'm  justify 'd. 

4  The  spirit  makes  me  feel  my  need 

Of  all  that  Christ  has  done; 
And  makes  me  daily  on  him  feed, 
And  hope  in  him  alone. 

5  How  blest  am  I !  and  to  the  name 

Of  God  all  praise  be  giv'n, 
'Till  life  shall  end,  and  he  proclaim 
My  sweet  retreat  to  heav'n. 


220  221  WORSHIP. 


WORSHIP. 

SECRET  WORSHIP. 

CCXX.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Retirement  and  Meditation.  Psalm'w.  4. 

1  "D  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

"*•*■  And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more; 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn, 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  O  thou,  great  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinctly  marks  each  deep  recess; 

In  these  sequester'd  hours  drWnigh, 

And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

3  Through  all  the  windings  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heavenly  wisdom  guide ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart, 
'Till  all  be  search'd  and  purify'd. 

4  Then,  with  the  visits  of  thy  love. 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer ; 
'Till  every  grace  shall  join  to  prove 

That  God  hath  fix'd  his  dwelling  there, 

CCXXI.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Reading  the  Scriptures. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  oppress'd  with  grief  and 
^^  fear, 

I  take  thy  book,  and  hope  to  find 
Some  gracious  word  of  promise  there, 
To  sooth  the  sorrows  of  my  mind : 
^  I  turn  the  sacred  volume  o'er, 

And  search  with  care  from  page  to  page  ^ 
Of  threat'nings  find  an  ample  store, 
But  nought  that  can  my  grief  assuage 


WORSHIP.  222  223 

3  And  is  there  nought  ?  forbid,  dear  Lord^ 

So  base  a  thought  should  e'er  arise  ; 
I'll  search  again,  and  while  I  search, 

0  may  the  scales  fall  off  mine  eyes  ! 

4  'Tisdone:  and  with  transporting  joy, 

1  read  the  heaven-inspired  lines; 
There  mercy  spreads  its  brightest  beam.s, 

And  truth  with  dazzling  lustre  shines. 

5  Here's  heavenly  food  for  hungry  souls, 

And  mines  of  gold  t'  enrich  the  poor: 
Here's  healing  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  salve  for  ev'ry  festering  sore. 

FAMILY  WORSHIP. 
CCXXn.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 
Going  to  ,a  JVew  Habitation. 
2   r^  REAT  God,  where'er  we  pitch  our  tent', 
^■^    Let  us  an  altar  raise ; 
And  there  with  humble  frame  present 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 
2  To  thee  we  give  our  health  and  strength, 
While  health  and  strength  shall  last, 
For  future  mercies  humbly  trust, 
Nor  e'er  forget  the  past. 

CCXXni,     L.M.     Doddridge. 
Family  Religion.   Ge7z.  xviii.  19. 

1  TTi  ATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

X,     Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and,  by  tliy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustai»'d. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'd;. 


'224  WORSHIP. 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell.  ^ 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 
Morniiig  and  night  present  its  vows; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race 
Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  thy  grace, 

4  O  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy  glorious  name; 
While  pleas'd  and  thankful,  we  remove 
To  join  the  family  above. 

CCXXIV.  ■   S.  M.     JRippon's  Selec, 

Prayer  for  Infant  H\  or^  Children^  Day  by  Daij^ 
given  to  God. 

1    C^  REAT  God,  nowcondescenc?, 
^-^  To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  1 

3  O  what  a  vast  delight. 

Their  happiness  to  see  1 
Our  wLirmest  wishes  all  unite, 

To  icad  their  souls  to  thee. 
S  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed, 
O  brmg  th>c  Ion  g'd-for  happy  hour 

That  makes  them  thine  indeed, 

4  May  they  i^eceive  thy  word. 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name, 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord, 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 
'^  Thus  let  our  favour'd  race 
Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace. 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 


WORSHIP.  225  226 

CCXXV.    CM.    Rippon's  Selec, 
A  Morning  Hymn. 

1  nnO  thee,  let  my  first  offerings  rise, 

-■■     Whose  sun  creates  the  Jay, 
Swift  as  his  gladdeiing  iiifluence  flies, 
And  spotless  ashisruy. 

2  This  day  thy  favouring  hand  be  nigh  I 

So  oft  vouchsafed  before  1 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply! 
"  And  1  that  hand  adore  1 

3  Ifbliss  thy  providence  impart, 

For  which  resign'd  I  pray; 
Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart ' 
And  without  guilt  be  gay  ! 

4  Affliction  should  thy  love  intend, 

As  vice  or  folly's  cure ; 
Patient,  to  gain  that  gracious  end, 
-May  I  the  means  endure  ! 

5  Be  this,  and  every  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past  1 

And  when  I  a.11  my  life  survey 

May  grace  sustain  at  last. 

CCXXVI.     C.  M.     D.  Turner. 
A  Morning'  Hymn. 

1  TIT"  ITH  thee,  great  God,  the  stores  of  light, 

' '^     And  stores  of  darkness  lie  : 
Thou  form'st  the  sable  robe  of  night 
And  spread*st  it  round  tnc  sky. 

2  And  when  with  welcome  slumbers  press'd^ 

Wc  close  our  weary  eyes. 
Thy  power,  unseen,  secures  our  rest, 
And  makes  us  joyous  rise. 


227  WORSHIP. 

3  Numbers,  this  night,  great  God,  have  met 

Their  long  eternal  doom; 
And  lost  the  joys  of  morning  light 
In  death's  tremendous  gloom» 

4  Numbers  on  restless  beds  still  lie, 

And  still  their  woes  bewail ; 
While  we,  by  thy  kind  hand  uprais'd,. 
A  thousand  pleasures  feel. 

5  To  thee,  great  God,  in  thankful  song^. 

Our  morning  thoughts  arise  ; 
Propitious  in  thy  Son,  accept 
The  willing  sacrifice. 

CCXXVII.     S.M.     S . 

j^  Moriiing  Hymn, 

1  QEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
*^   Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise ^ 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  wovild  my  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  parent  sing : 
And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  his  guardian  care : 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak  defenceless  frame; 
But  whence  these  favours.  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  1  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 


'    WORSHIP.  S2S 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pic.  sing  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Sdviour,  to  thy  cross 

I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 
Ting'd  with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  1  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long  eternity. 

CCXXVIII.     L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

An  Evening  Hymn. 
f^  REAT  God,  to  thee  my  evening  song 
^-^    With  humble  gratitude  I  raise, 
O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue. 

And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 
My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 

And  v/itness  to  thy  love  and  power. 
And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart* 

Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love^ 
Ungrateful,  can  from  thee  depart, 

•  And  fond  of  trifles  vai;-uy  rove: 
Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Jesus  :  his  dear  name  aionc 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 

And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne^ 
Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  fci^ble  frame.j 
Safe  in  thy  cire  may  I  repose, 

And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 


P2 


229  230  WORSHIP. 

CCXXIX.     C.  M.     M- 


An  Evening  Hymn. 

1  X"^0  W  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 
■*^  ^    Let  flames  of  love  arise; 
Assist  us  Lord  to  offer  up 

Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Mirutes  and  mercies  multlply'd 

Have  made  up  all  this  day ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 

More  swift  and  free  thun  they. 
5  New  time,  new  favour,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  : 
'Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 

Accept  our  hearts  desire. 

1  Lord  of  our  days,  whose  hand  hath  set 
New  time  upon  our  score  ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

CCXXX.     S.  M.     S,  SfENNErr. 

DivJJie  merciss  in  constant  Succession, 
Lam.in.  22,  23. 
.1   TTOW  various  and  how  new, 
'■'  Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 
Each  niorning  shall  thy  mercy  shew 
Each  night  thy  truth  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 

Dawn'd  on  our  early  days, 

Ere  infant-reason  had  begun 

To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 

Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes  ; 

And  nature  all  our  senses  held 

In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 


WORSHIP.  23] 

4  But  pleasures  more  refin'd 

Awaited  thatbless'd  day 
When  light  arose  upon  our  mintl. 
And  chas'd  our  fears  away. 

5  How  new  thy  mercies  then  ! 

How  sovereign  and  how  free  1 
Our  souls  that  had  been  dead  in  sin. 
Were  made  alive  to  thee. 

PAUSE. 

6  Now  we  expect  a  day 

Still  brighter  far  than  this, 
When  death  shall  bear  our  souls  away 
To  realms  of  light  and  bliss. 

7  There  rapturous  scenes  of  joy 

Shall  burst  upon  our  sight : 
And  every  pain,  and  tear  and  sigh, 

Be  drown'd  in  endless  night. 
i>  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness, 
Our  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
9  Nor  shall  that  radiant  day 

So  joyfully  begun, 
In  evening  shadows  die  away. 

Beneath  the  setting  sun. 
10  How  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions.  Lord  ! 
Eternity  thy  love  shall  shew, 

And  all  thy  truth  record. 

CCXXXI.     CM.     JVeifSelec. 
Evening-  Hymn. 

I   THHOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes 
•*•     Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive. 


232  WORSHIP. 

Accept  the  ev'ning  sacrifice, 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 
3  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  think  ourselves  sincere : 
But  show  us,  Lord,  is  ev'ry  one 
Thy  real  worshipper  ? 

3  Is  here  a  soul  that  knows  thee  not. 

Nor  feels  his  want  of  thee  ? 
A  stranger  to  the  biood  which  bought 
Toor  sinners  on  the  tree  ? 

4  Extort  the  cry,  What  must  be  done 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me? 
How  shall  a  trembling  sinner  shun 
That  endless  misery? 

5  For  faith  may  he  incessant  cry, 

And  wrestle,  Lord,  with  thee  ; 
He  must  be  born  again,  or  die  ^ 

To  all  eternity ! 

ccxxxn.    c.  M.    ^'Elv  selec 

Jesus  ever  the  savie. 

1  r\  LORD,  how  lovely  is  thy  name, 
^^   Hov/  faithful  is  thy  heart ! 
To-day  and  yesterday  the  same, 

And  always  kind  thou  art. 

2  No  change  of  mind  our  Jesus  knows, 

A  true  and  constant  friend  ! 
Where  once  the  Lord  his  love  bestows, 
He  loves  unto  the  end. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  my  spirit  rest 

Beneath  thy  smile  benign ; 
Thy  daily  care  to  make  me  bluest, 
To  love  and  praise  thee  mine. 


WORSHIP.  233  234 

GCXXXIII.     S.  M.     mjv  Seleo, 
JEvem77g  Hymn. 

I  nPHE  day  is  past  and  gone  ; 
-*-     The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
Oh  !  may  wc  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  is  near. 
3  We  lay  our  garments  by, 
Upon  our  beds  to  rest, 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears, 
Beneath  the  pinions  of  thy  love, 
*Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unclouded  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize^ 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
O  !  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest — 
The  bosom  of  thy  love  ! 

CCXXJ^IV.    L.  M.     JV-Eiir  Selec, 
An  evening  hymn. 

1  T^HUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on, 

^     Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  my  days, 
And  ev'ry  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 


235  WORSHIP. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 

Tell  me  a  thousand  Irightlui  things  i 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell, 
Ben-eath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

4  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  loving  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

5  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rend  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  saivcition  in  the  sound.] 

CCXXXV.     C.  M.     Songs  in  The  Nicnr. 
Saturday  night. 

I  T3  EGONE  my  worldly  cares  Iway  ! 
-^  Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight ; 
Let  me  begin  the  ensuing  day 
Before  1  eiid  this  night. 
3  Yes,  let  the  work  of  prayer  and  praise 
Employ  my  heart  and  toni^ue  j 
Begin  my  soul  i — Tny  sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  ptist  mercies  of  the  week 

Excite  a  grateful  frame : 
Nor  iel  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

4  Jesus  1 — how  pleasing  is  the  sound ; 

How  wortiiy  of  my  iove  1 
Why  is  my  heart  so  lifeless  found  ? 
Why  piac*d  no  more  above  ? 

5  Forgive  my  dulness,  dearest  Lord, 

And  quicken  ail  my  po\V^ers  j 


WORSHIP.  236 

Prepare  me  to  attend  thy  word, 
T'  improve  the  sacred  hours. 
6  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 
My  hopes  to  heaven  ascend  : 

I  long  to  welcome  in  the  morn, 
The  day  with  thee  to  spend, 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

CCXXXVI.     148th     B.Francis. 

On  opening  a  place  of  Worship: 

1  TN  sweet  exalted  strains 

■■'  The  king  of  glory  praise; 

0*er  heaven  and  earth  he  reigns,  ^ 

Through  everlastino-  days: 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  controls, 
Sustainsr^r  sinks  the  distant  poles- 

2  To  earth  he  bends  his  throne. 

His  throne  of  grace  divine  ; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known. 

And  wide  his  glories  shine  : 
Fair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  blest 

3  Then,  King  of  glory,  come. 

And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own :  • 

Beneath  this  roof,  O  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

4  Here,  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries,      ♦ 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All  fragrant  to  the  skies: 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 

And  spread  celestial  joys  around- 


237  WORSHIP. 

•  5  Here,  may  th*  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love, 
And  converts  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above, 
And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord. 
6  Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polish'd  stones, 

Through  long  succeeding  days; 
Here,  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power, 
While  temples  stand  and  men  adore, 

CCXXXVH.     L.M.     Doddridge, 
On  opening  a  place  of  Worshipi. 

1  r^  RE  AT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
^^  Which  guards  our  synagogues  in  peace^ 
Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  thy  worshippers  with  dread. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour  raise. 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise  : 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train ; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends,. 

4  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey  ; 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here,. 


WORSHIP.  238  239 

CCXXXVIII.     C.  M.     A'ewvon. 
On  ojuming  a  place  for  social  Jirayer. 
i   "P\EAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear, 
■*-'    Thy  presence  now  display; 
As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer^ 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  rase  ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 

that  we  may  render  praise. 
4-  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 

To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

CXXXXIX.     S.  M.     S.  SrENNEf-r, 
The  pleasures  of  social  TVors/iiJi, 
i   "LTOW  charming  is  the  place, 
^  -^  Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compar'd  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy-seat. 

With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 


!40  -woRSHrp. 

4  To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents  : 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts : 
And  in  return  accepts  with  smiles 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode. 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

CCXL.     S.  M.     Wa rr.j's  Ltric  Poem' 

Forms  vain  ivithoiit  Religioyi. 
\     A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God  ! 
-^•^  How  wondrous  is  thy  name  ! 
Thy  glories  how  diftus'd  abroad 
Through  the  creation's  frame. 
Z  Nature  in  ev*ry  dress 

Her  humble  homage  pays, 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undis&embled  praise. 

3  My  soul  vrould  rise  and  sing 

To  her  Creator  too. 
Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King; 
And  pay  the  worship  due, 

4  [But  pride,  that  busy  sin. 

Spoils  all  that  I  perform, 
Curs'd  pride,  that  creeps  securely  in, 
And  swells  a  haughty  worm.] 

5  Create  my  soul  anew. 

Else  all  my  worship*s  vain; 


WORSHIP.  241   242 

This  wretched  heart  will  ne*er  be  true, 

Until  tis  form'd  again. 
6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days, 
And  to  my  God,  my  soul  ascend 

In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

CCXLI.    L.  M.     S.  StENNEtr.    . 

To  be  sung  between  Prayer  and  Sermon. 

Mat.  xviii.  20. 

1  XITHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accor.  i 

^^     Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 

Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 

And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  ; 

3  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  Hi' 
"  Amid  this  little  company  : 
^'  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
"  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place' 

3  We  meet  at  tliy  command,  dear  Lordy 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 
O  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love 

CCXLIL     C.  M.     Eippon's  Selec 
God  giveth  the  increase.      1  Cor.  iii.  C^.'i 

1  TN  vain  Apollo's  silver  tongue, 

•*-  And  Paul's  with  strains  profound. 
Diffuse  among  the  list'ning  throng, 
The  gospel's  gladdening  sound  : 

2  Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine 

To  form  the  heart  anew, 
O  let  thy  power  and  grace  divine 
These  stubborn  souls  subdue. 


24-3  244  WORSHIP. 

CCXLIII.     C.    M.     Beddome. 
The  Freeness  of  the  GosJicL     Rev.  xxii.  17 

1  TJOW  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace 
■'■■*'  Of  our  redeeming  God, 
Extending  to  the  Greek  and  Jew, 

And  men  of  every  blood  1 

2  The  mightiest  king,  and  meanest  slavcj 

May  his  rich  mercy  taste  ; 
He  bids  the  beggar  and  the  prince 
Unto  the  gospel  feast. 

3  None  are  excluded  thence,  but  those 

Who  choose  themselves  t'  exclude  ; 
Welcome  the  learned  and  polite, 
The  ignorant  and  rude. 

4  Come  then,  ye  men  of  every  name, 

Of  every  rank  and  tongue  ; 
What  you're  made  willing  to  receive , 
Doth  unto  you  belong. 

CCXLIV.     L.M.     Rifpon's  Sellc. 
The  Fool  of  Bethesda.     John  v.    2,  4. 
•    XTOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
^•*-  Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  ra.e  ? 

2  Sinners  on  every  side  step  in, 
And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin  ; 
But  I,  an  helpless  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  cov'nant  angel  swift  come  down, 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown  ; 
Thy  power  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 


WORSHIP.  24j  246 

4  Thou  see  St  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would  be  whole  ; 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

CCXLV.    L.  M.     jyEW'rot.\ 
Casting  the  Gospel- J\''et.  Luke  v.  5.  John  xxi.  '■< 

1  ^^OW  while  the  gospel-net  is  cast, 
■^       Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own; 
From  numerous  disappointments  pastj, 

Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favour'd  hour, 

To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led  ; 
O  clothe  thy  word  with  sov'reign  power 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  raise  the  dead  ' 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 

On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restor'd, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

4  [O  hear  our  prayer  and  give  us  hope. 

That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  hO':V\ 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up 

To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room.] 


CCXLVL     S.  M.     Beddome. 


D 


He  beheld  the  city  antl  ivept  over  it.  J 
ID  Christ  o'er  sinners  wee,. 
And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dr; 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  ev'ry  eye. 
The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

A«gclsAvith  v/onder  sec  \ 
Be  thou  astonish*d,  O'  n)y  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 
Q-2 


247  248  WORSHIP. 

3  He  wept,  that  we  might  weep, 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear ; 
In  heaven  alone  no  shi  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there, 

CCXLVII.      148th.     RiFPo^'s  Selec. 
Bli?ul  Barthneus.  Luke  xviii.  35 — 38, 
1    Q  INFUL,  and  blind,  and  poor, 
^  And  lost  without  thy  grace, 
Thy  mercy  I  implore. 

And  wait  to  see  thy  face  : 
Begging  I  sit  by  the  way-side, 
And  long  to  know  the  crucify'd. 
.J  Jesus,  Mtend  my  cry. 

Thou  son  of  David  hear, 
If  now  thou  passcst  by^ 

Stand  still  and  call  mc  mcav  ; 
The  darkness  from  my  heart  remove, 
And  show  me  now  thy  pardoning  love. 
\ 
CCXLVIII.  L.M.  Coombs'stune.  Beddome. 

Thy  Kingdom  come.  Matt.  vi.  10. 
1     A  SCEND  thy  throne,  almighty  King, 
■^"^  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 
..  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat. 

Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet. 
Subdued  by  thy  victorious  grace. 
3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  v/orld 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name. 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  ador'd, 


WORSHIP.  249  250 

CCXLIX.     L.M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Ezekiel's  Vision  of  the  dry  bones. 

Ezek.  xxxvii.  3. 

T   OOK  down,  O  Lord,  Avith  pitying  eye  ; 

-*-*   See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  tiie  ground. 

And  scatters  siaughter'd  heaps  around. 

And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live  ? 

And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive  ? 

That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known; 

That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own. 

Thy  ministers  arc  sent  in  vain 

To  prophesy  upon  the  slain; 

In  vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 

'Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe,  < 

Life  spreads  through  all  the  realms  of  death ; 

Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice; 

They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 

So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 

Shall  shake  the  heavens  and  rend  the  ground, 

Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 

And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. , 

CCL.      148th.     Xeivtq}^,  . 

After  sermon. 

C\^  what  has  now  been  sown,  ^ 
^^  Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  thine  alone, 

To  make  it  spring  and  groAv; 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 


251  252  253        WORSHIP. 

ecu.     C.  M.     ToPLADr's  Collec, 
J\''oiv  is  the  accepted  time. 
1   f^  OME,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  away 
^^   To  Christ,  and  heal  your  wounds  ; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospel-day 
Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 
13  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son 
To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath : 
And  Jesus  says  he'll  cast  out  none 
That  come  to  him  by  faith. 

CCLII.     L.  M.     S.  StENNErr. 
Acce}itance  through  Christ  alone.  Mic.  iv.  6,  7< 

1  TLT'OW  shall  the  sons  of  men  appear, 
•*■■*-  Great  God,  before  thine  awful  bar? 
How  may  the  guilty  hope  to  find 
Acceptance  with  th'  eternal  mind? 

2  Not  vows  nor  groans,  nor  broken  cries, 
Not  the  most  costly  sacrifice. 

Not  infant  blood  profusely  spilt. 
Will  expiate  a  sinner's  guilt. 
•   Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  thine  alone, 
Hath  sov'reign  virtue  to  atone  : 
Here  we  will  rest  our  only  plea 
When  we  approach,  great  God,  to  thee» 

CCLHI.     L.  M.     JVEwroN. 
Habbakukin.\7,l8. 
TS  Jesus  mine  !  I'm  now  prepar'd 
•*■   To  meet  »ath  what  I  thought  most  hard  ; 
Yes,  let  the  winds  of  trouble  blow, 
And  comforts  melt  away  like  snow : 
No  blasted  trees,  or  failing  crops, 
(Jlan' hinder  my  eternal  hopes; 


WORSHIP.  254  255 

Tho'  creatures  change,  the  Lord's  the  same  ; 
Then  let  me  triumph  m  his  name. 

CCLIV.     CM.     Rippon's  Selec 
Felix  trcmblhig.  .dcts  xxiv.  24,  25. 

1  C  EE  Felix,  cloth'cl  with  pomp  and  power, 
^  See  his  resplendent  bride 

Attend  to  hear  a  pris'ner  preach 
The  Saviour  crucify'd. 

2  He  well  describes  who  Jesus  was, 

His  glories  and  his  love, 
How  he  obey'd  and  bled  below, 
And  reigns  and  pleads  above. 

3  Felix  up  starts,  and  trembling  cries, 

"  Go  for  this  time  away  ; 
"I'll  hear  thee  on  these  points  again 
"  On  some  convenient  day." 

4  Attention  to  the  words  of  life 

Let  Felix  thus  adjourn  ;  * 
Lord,  let  us  make  these  solemn  truths, 
Our  first  and  last  concern. 

CCLV.     L.  M.     Hart. 

At  Disinission. 

1  "r\ISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord, 
^^   Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word, 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 

And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good. 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  every  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


256  267  WORSHIP. 

CCLVI.     CM.     A'eivSelec. 
Means  ineffectual. 

1  T  /ONG  have  I  seem'd  to  serve  thee,  Lord^ 
-■-*  With  unavailing  pain ; 

Fasted,  and  pray'd,  and  read  thy  word, 
And  heard  it  preach'd  in  vain. 
"2  I  rested  in  the  outward  law, 
Nor  knew  its  deep  design; 
The  length  and  breadth  I  never  saw. 
Nor  height,  of  love  divine. 

3  To  please  thee  thus,  at  length,  I  see, 

Vainly  I  hop'd  and  strove  : 
For  what  are  outward  things  to  thee, 
Unless  they  spring  from  love  ? 

4  But  I  of  means  have  made  my  boast, 

Of  means  an  idol  made  ; 
The  spirit  in  the  letter  lost, 
The  substance  in  the  shade. 

5  Where  am  I  now,  or  what  my  hope  c 

What  can  my  weaknes"^  do  ? 

Jesus,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up  : 

'Tis  thou  must  make  it  new. 

CCLVJI.     C.  M.     A'-Ew  Selec, 
-'  Tis  good  to  be  afflicted.     Psalm  cxix.  67,  7 1  - 
\   'T^HY  people,  Lord,  have  ever  found 
■*-     'Tis  good  to  bear  thy  rod  ; 
Afflictions  make  us  learn  thy  will> 
And  live  upon  our  God. 

2  This  is  the  comfort  we  enjoy, 

When  new  distress  begins : 
AVe  read  thy  word,  we  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  our  former  sins. 


WORSHIP.  258 

3  Thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  always  right, 
Though  they  may  seem  severe, 
The  sharpest  sufferings  Ave  endure. 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
!-  Before  we  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 
Our  feet  were  apt  to  stray; 
But  now  we  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

CCLVIII.     C.  M.     WArfs. 
The  World  a  maze. 

1  T  ORD  \  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
-■-4  That  yields  us  no  supply  ; 

No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
No  streams  of  living  joy  ? 

2  But  piercing  thorns,  through  all  the  ground, 

And  mortal  poisons  grow  ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found. 
With  dangerous  waters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode, 

Lies  through  this  horrid  land ; 
Lord,  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
*        And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
And  reach  at  Sion's  hill. 

5  See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates. 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus  the  Forerunner  wait3 
To  "welcome  travellers  home  ! 


259  260  WORSHIP. 

CCLIX.     S.  M.     IVj'TT's. 
Imputed  Righteous7iess, 

1  r\  BLESSED  souls  are  they, 
^-^   Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o'er  ! 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more  ! 

2  Thej^^  mourn  their  follies  past, 

Their  hearts  are  kept  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  fest'ring  wound  ; 
Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 

And  ready  pardon  found. 
A  Let  mourners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  :- 
For  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 

Is  found  in  God  alone. 

CCLX.     CM.     J^TewSelec. 
The  backslider  returning. 

1  r\  WHAT  a  cruel  wretch  am  I, 
^-^   To  leave  my  Jesus  so  ! 

And  now  without  his  smiles  I  lie. 
And  know  not  where  to  go. 

2  Once  I  enjoy'd  his  smiling  face  : — 

Who  could  have  thought — so  soon 
I  should  go  .mourning  in  distress  ! 
My  comforts  all  be  gone  ! 

3  Not  all  the  glories  of  this  earth 

Can  do  me  any  good ; 
My  soul  abhors  all  carnal  mirth. 
And  groans  to  find  my  God. 


WORSHIP.  26i 

4  O  should  I  sec  his  face  again, 

I'd  tell  him  all  my  wo, 
Confess  how  guilty  I  have  been 
To  leave  my  Jesus  so. 

5  Then  I  would  clasp  him  in  my  arms, 

And  he  should  have  my  heart ; 
And  earth,  with  all  her  treach'rous  channs, 
For  ever  should  depart. 

CCLXI.     C.  M.     JVeiv  Selec. 
Tiuo  Tiatures  in  one  Believer,    Gal.  v.  17'^ 
i     A  LAS !  it  is  a  thorny  road 
■^^^  That  I  am  call'd  to  tread; 
And  many  are  the  snares  and  traps 
That  for  mv  feet  are  laid. 
2  The  world,  the  flesh,  and  Satan  arc 
Against  my  soul  combin'd  ; 
And,  worse  than  all,  this  evil  heart 
Is  with  the  tempter  join'd! 
o  An  awful  truth  I  I  daily  feel 
Old  natvire  is  the  same, 
It  ever  was,  and  ne'er  will  die 
While  I  in  flesh  remain. 

4  What  but  the  pow'r  of  mighty  grace 

Could  such  a  wretch  restrain, 
From  running  into  ev'ry  vice, 
Among  the  world  again. 

5  That  grace  I  know  can  never  fail, 

Sufficient  it  will  be  ; 
The  Lord  hath  said,  it  shall  sustain 
So  weak  a  worm  as  me. 
0  Forget  not,  O  my  soul,  thy  God 
Is  an  unchanging  friend ; 

R 


262  263  WORSHIP. 

And  in  his  strength  thou  shalt  o'ercome," 
And  triumph  in  the  end. 

CCLXII.     CM.     J^Ew  Selec. 
JLivingy  Moving',  and  Acting,  all  from  God, 

1  T   ORD,  Avhat  is  man  !  that  child  of  pride^ 
■*-'  That  boasts  his  high  degree  ? 

If  left  one  moment  to  himself? 
He  sinks,  and  where  is  he  ? 

2  In  thee  I  live,  and  move,  and  am, 

Thou  deal'st  me  out  my  days  ; 
Lord,  as  thou  dost  renew  my  life. 
Let  me  renew  thy  praise. 

3  To  thee  I  come,  from  the^I  am. 

And  for  thee  I  must  be  ;  . 
'Tis  better  for  me  not  to  live* 
Than  not  to  live  to  thee  ; 

4  This  noble  and  immortal  soul 

Thou  breathe dst  into  me. 
And  this  my  soul  shall  still  breathe  forth 
Immortal  praise  to  thee. 

CCLXIII.     148th.     A^Ejy  Selec. 
Ho/ling  against  Hojie,     Rom.  iv.  18 — 21. 

1  p  REAT  God  I  to  thee  IMl  make 
^-^  My  griefs  and  sorrows  known  \ 
And  with  an  humble  hope 

Approach  thine  awful  throne  t 
Though  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I'll  not  despair; — -for,  who  can  telU 

2  To  thee,  who  by  a  word, 

My  drooping  soul  canst  cheer, 
And  by  thy  Spirit  form 
Thy  glorious  image  there— 


WORSHIP.  264 

My  foes  subdue,  my  fears  dispel — 
1*11  daily  seek: — for  who  can  tell  ? 
?y  Endanger'dor  distrcst, 
To  thee  alone  I'll  fly, 
Implore  thy  powerful  help. 
And  at  thy  footstool  lie  ; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal. 
And  patient  wait: — for,  who  can  tell  ? 

4  My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within; 
One  gracious  look  from  thee 

Will  make  it  all  serene  : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames  ?— but  who  can  tell  t 

5  Vile  unbelief,  begone; 

Ye  doubts,  fly  swift  av/ay ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear, 

While  I've  an  heart  to  pray : 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well-— 
For  ever  so  ; — and,  who  can  tell  ? 

CCLXIV.     L.  M.     JVEir  Selec, 

All  things  working  for  good. 

1  'y  EMPTATIONS,trials,doubts  andfeal^s, 

-*•  Wants,  losses,  crosses,  groans, and  tears. 
Will,  through  the  grace  of  God,  our  frieiid. 
In  everlasting  triumphs  end  ! 

2  To  those  that  him  sincerely  love. 
All  trials  do  but  blessings  prove, 
W^hom  God  hath  call'd  and  made  his  own> 
Nor  fires  can  burn,  nor  floods  can  drown. 

3  Lord,  let  this  thought  in  deep  distress 
Our  hopes  confirm,  our  spirits  raise ; 
'Midst  earth  and  hell's  opposing  pow'rs. 
We  still  are  safe  if  thou  art  ours. 


265  266  WORSHIP. 

CCLXV.     L.  M.     J^'Ew  Selec, 
Glorying  in  the  cross  of  Christ. 
1  T   ET  others  wrapt  in  self-conceit, 
-*-^   Boast  in  their  wisdom  and  their  wit ; 
Let  them  extol  their  gold  and  dross, 
1*11  glory  in  my  Saviour's  cross. 
3  While  the  self-righteous  blind  and  rude, 
Cry  up  their  native  rectitude, 
I'll  seek  revenge  on  all  my  pride, 
And  boast  in  Jesus  crucified. 

3  While  they,  with  curses  on  their  heads, 
Talk  of  their  justice  and  their  deeds, 

1  choose  to  sit  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  self-abasement  is  my  seat. 

4  Hither  I'm  brought  by  sov'reign  grace  ; 
I  bless  the  means  and  love  the  place  : 

I  bid  all  earthly  joys  begone. 
And  glory  in  my  Lord  alone. 

5  Here  I  could  tarry  night  and  day, 
Here  could  my  soul  forever  stay : 
O  may  I  never,  never  rove. 

Nor  glory,  but  in  Christ  my  love. 

.       CCLXVL     L.  M.     A'Eiv  Selec. 
Circumsfiection. 

\  "VTE  highly  favour'd,  who  profess 
■*    To  love  and  practise  holiness, 
You  stand  expos'd  to  earth  and  hell, 
And  seriousness  becomes  you  well. 

3  Be  circumspect  in  all  your  ways  ; 

And  spread  your  great  Redeemer's  praise 
Let  his  commands  be  your  delight, 
This  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight. 

3  Labour  to  prove  your  faith  sincere^ 
In  purity  and  holy  fear  ; 


WORSHIP.  267 

Let  all  your  conduct  still  express 
The  truth  and  power  of  godliness. 
Look  up  to  him  whose  blood  was  spilt 
To  ransom  you  from  all  your  guilt ; 
His  grace  can  all  your  sins  subdue, 
And  help  you  both  to  will  and  do. 
O  love  and  rev'rence  his  dear  name, 
And  let  his  glory  be  your  aim : 
So  shall  your  souls  escape  distress, 
And  glory  in  his  righteousness. 

CCLXVIL     L.  M.     ^rEw  Selec. 

i 

Let  us  run  our  race  ivith  patience. 
T   ORD,  can  a  helpless  worm  like  me 
-*-^  Attempt  to  make  her  way  to  thee  ? 
Yes  ;  let  me  raise  thy  praises  high, 
In  weakness  thou  canst  strength  supply. 
Through  grace  alone  I  have  begun, 
Resolv'd  the  heavenly  race  to  run  : 
'Tis  grace  corrects  me  when  I  Stray, 
'Tis  grace  upholds  me  in  the  way. 
Run  on,  my  soul,  and  still  adore, 
Receiving  still,  still  asking  more  ; 
In  Christ  thy  strength  and  wisdom  lies, 
O  look  to  him  with  stedfast  eyes. 
Look  to  that  blood  thy  Saviour  shed ; 
Thy  Daysman  dying  in  thy  stead; 
Behold  him  on  the  bloody  tree! 
Great  was  the  love  he  bore  to  thee. 
He  having  lov'd  me  unto  death 
Will  love  me  to  my  latest  breath; 
Keep  sight  of  him,  my  soul,  and  run, 
He'll  crown  thee  when  thy  race  is  done. 

R2 


268  269  WORSHIP. 

CCLXVIII.     L.  M.     jVrjirSELEC. 

The  law  ineffectual  to  salvation. 

1  "IITHEN  Jesus  for  his  people  dy'd, 

^  '     'The  holy  law  was  satisfied  : 
Its  awful  penalties  he  bore  ; 
It  can  command  and  curse  no  more. 

2  He  having  suffer'd  in  their  stead, 
The  law  in  cov'nant  form  is  dead, 
Love  rules  them  with  a  gentle  sway 
And  they  with  sweet  delight,  obey. 

3  Amazing  love  !— -how  rich,  how  free  ! 
That  Christ  should  die  for  such  as  wc  I 
From  hence,  the  holiest  duties  flow 
Of  saints  above  and  saints  below. 

CCLXIX.    S.  M.    JN-EivroN. 
The  vanity  of  Balaam'' s  ivish.  JVum.  xxiii.    10. 
}.   "O  OW  blest  the  righteous  are, 
*--*■  When  they  resign  their  breath  ! 
No  wonder  Balaam  wish'd  to  share 
In  such  a  happy  death. 

2  "  Oh  !  let  me  die,*'  said  he, 

"The  death  the  righteous  do ; 
When  life  is  ended,  let  me  be 
Found  with  the  faithful  few.'* 

3  The  force  of  truth  how  great  I 

When  enemies  confess, 
None  but  the  righteous  whom  they  hale,, 
A  solid  hope  possess. 

4  But  Balaam's  wish  was  vain, 

His  heart  was  insincere  : 
He  thirsted  for  unrighteous  gain, 
And  sought  a  portion  here. 


WORSHIP.  270  2TI 

5  He  seem'd  the  I-ord  to  know, 

And  to  offend  him  loath ; 
But  Mammon  prov'd  his  overthrow, 
For  none  can  serve  them  both. 

6  May  we,  O  Lord,  most  high, 

Warning  from  hence  receive. 
If  like  the  righteous  we  would  die. 
To  choose  the  life  they  live. 

CCLXX.     C.  M.     WANT'S. 

The  ivitnessing  and  sealing  Sjiirii\ 

1  '\17'HY  should  the  children  of  a  king 

^^     Go  mourning  all  their  days: 
Great  Comforter!  descend  and  bring 
h  ome  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints. 

And  seal  the  heirs  of  heav'n ; 
"When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints^ 
And  show  my  sins  forgiv'n  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart; 
That  1  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

Tlie  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
And  thy  soft  wings  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

CCLXXI.     S.M.     ^VeivSelec. 
The  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.    lieu,  xv,  _ 
I     A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
■^  *"  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongac 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 


272  WORSHIP. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power, 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  all  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  till  we  feel  our  hearts 

Ascending  with  our  tongues. 
Sing  till  the  love  of  sin  departs, 
And  grace  inspires  our  songs. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing ; 
Sing  on,  rejoicing  everyday 

In  Christ  th'  eternal  King. 
.5  Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say. 

Ye  blessed  children,  come ; 
Soon  will  he  call  you  hence  away, 

And  take  his  pilgrims  home. 

CCLXXII.     148th.     A^EW  Selec. 
Rejoice  evermore,      1  Thess.  v.  16. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  the  Lord  is  king, 
•*■*-  Your  Lord  and  king  adore : 
Ye  saints,  give  thanks  and  sing. 

And  triumph  ever  more. 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say  rejoice. 

2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns. 

The  God  of  truth  and  love  : 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above. 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  kc. 

3  He  all  our  foes  shall  quell. 

And  Satan's  works  destroy  ; 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy. 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  kc. 


WORSHIP.  27^ 

4  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heav'u  j 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  giv'n, 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  Sec. 

5  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  his  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  his  command, 

And  fall  beneath  his  feet. 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  &c. 

6  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jesus  the  Judge  shall  come, 
And  take  his  pilgrims  up 

To  their  eternal  home  : 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangels  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

CCLXXm.       CM.       jVElirSELEC, 

Tribulation.    John  xvi#  33. 

1  Y^^  that  would  after  Jesus  press, 

*    Must  fix  this  firm  and  sure  ; 
That  tribulation,  more  or  less, 
You  must  and  shall  endure, 

2  From  this  there  can  be  none  exempt , 

'Tis  God's  own  wise  decree. 
Satan  the  weakest  saint  will  tempt: 
Nor  is  the  strongest  free. 

3  The  world  opposes  from  without, 

And  unbelief  within: 
We  fear,  we  faint,  we  grieve,  wc  doubt ; 
And  feel  the  load  of  sin. 

4  Glad  frames  too  often  lift  us  up; 

And  then  how  proud  we  grow! 
'Till  sad  desertion  makes  us  droop  ; 
And  down  wc  sink  as  low. 


274  WORSHIP. 

5  Ten  thousand  baits  the  foe  prepares, 
To  catch  the  wand'ring  heart; 
And  seldom  do  we  see  the  snares, 
Before  we  feel  the  smart. 
6, But  let  not  all  this  terrify, 
Pursue  the  narrow  path ; 
Look  to  the  Lord  with  stedfast  eye, 
And  fight  with  hell  by  faith. 
7  Though  we  are  feeble,  Christ  is  strong; 
His  promises  are  true. 
We  shall  be  conq'rors  all  ere  long ; 
And  more  than  conq*rors  too. 

CCLXXIV.     S.M.     Hart. 

Pride. 

1  INNUMERABLE  foes 

•■'  Attack  the  child  of  God, 
He  feels  within  the  weight  of  sin, 
A  grievous  galling  load. 

2  But  though  the  host  of  hell 

Be  neither  weak  nor  small ; 
One  mighty  foe  deals  dang'rous  woe, 
And  hurts  beyond  them  all. 

3  *Tis  pride,  accursed  pride, 

That  spir'tby  God  abhorr'd: 

Do  what  we  will  it  haunts  us  still. 

And  keeps  us  from  the  Lord. 

4  'Tis  hurtful  when  perceiv'd: 

When  not  perceiv'd  *tis  worse ; 
Unseen  or  seen  it  dwells  within, 
And  works  by  fraud  or  force. 

5  Against  its  influence  pray. 

It  mingles  with  the  pray*r ; 


WORSHIP.  275  276 

Against  it  preach,  it  prompts  the  speech  ; 
Be  silent,  still  'tis  there. 

6  This  moment  while  I  sing, 

I  feel  its  power  within  ; 
My  heart  it  draws  to  seek  applausci 
And  mixes  all  with  sin. 

7  Thou  meek  and  lovely  Lamb, 

This  haughty  tyrant  kill, 
That  wounded  thee,  though  thouwastfree, 
And  wounds  thy  members  still. 

CCLXXV.     C.  M.     A£/r  Selec. 
Humility. 
\  \JV^HATEVER  prompts  the  soul  to  pride, 
Or  gives  us  room  to  boast, 
(Except  in  Jesus  crucify'd) 
Is  not  the  Holy  Ghost. 

2  That  blessed  Spirit  omits  to  speak 

Of  what  himself  has  done  ; 
And  bids  th'  enlighten'd  sinner  seek 
Salvation  in  the  Son. 

3  He  never  mov'daman  to  say, 

"  Thank  God,  I  am  so  good;" 
But  turns  his  eye  another  way, 
To  Jesus  and  his  blood. 

4  Great  are  the  favours  he  confers. 

But  all  in  Jesus'  name: 
He  gladly  dictates,  gladly  hears, 
*^  Salvation  to  the  Lamb." 

GCLXX VL     L.  M.     JsTe  iv  Selec, 
Godly  sorrow  for  sin. 
I  pITY  a  helpless  sinner.  Lord, 
•*■    Who  would  believe  thy  gracious  word ; 


2^7  WORSHIP. 

But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  sink  of  sin  and  unbelief. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  roomt 
And  vent' ring  hard  behold  I  come  i 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be. 
Among  thy  children  room  for  me, 

3  I  eat  the  bread,  and  drink  the  wine ; 
But  ah  !  my  soul  wants  more  than  sign  r 
I  faint  unless  I  feed  on  thee, 

And  drink  thy  blood  as  shed  for  me. 

4  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed; 
And  I'm  a  sinner,  vile  indeed  I 

Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free; 
4)h  !  magnify  that  grace  in  me. 

CCLXXVn.     L.  M.    JVe  IV  Selec. 
Good  ivorks.     James  ii.  18. 

i   TN  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith, 
^  When  all  their  works  exhibit  death, 
When  they  indulge  some  sinful  view 
In  all  they  say,  in  all  they  do, 

2  The  true  believer  fears  the  Lord, 
Obeys  his  precepts,  keeps  his  word ; 
Commits  his  works  to  God  alone, 
And  seeks  his  will  before  his  own. 

3  A  barren  tree,  that  bears  no  fruit, 
Brings  no  great  glory  to  its  root: 
When  on  the  boughs  rich  fruit  we  see, 
'Tis  then  we  cry,  "  A  goodly  tree!'* 

4  Never  did  men  by  faith  divine 
To  selfishness  or  sloth  incline ; 

The  christian  works  with  all  his  power. 
And  grieves  that  he  can  work  no  more. 


WORSHIP.  278  279 

CCLXXVIII.     L.  M.     A'snr  Selbc. 
Calvary. 
)  T>OOR  trembling  sinner,  tell  me  why 
-*•    Such  floods  of  grief  proceed  from  thee? 
"  My  sins  distress  me,*'  you  reply  ;^-. 
Then  look  to  Christ  on  Calvary. 

2  Behold  his  sacred  hands  stretched  wide, 

Fast  nail'd  upon  the  fatal  tree. 
The  cruel  spear  thrust  in  his  side; 
O  look  by  faith  to  Calvary. 

3  See  I  streams  of  blood  flow  from  his  veins  ;—' 

How  great  must  his  distresses  be  I 
Think  on  his  agonizing  pains, 
When  you  remember  Calvary. 

4  **  *Tis  finish'd,"  the  Redeemer  cry'd, 

And  paid  th'  amazing  price  for  thee; 
Then  bow'd  his  sacred  head  and  dy'd, 

O  sinner  look  to  Calvary  I 
$  Come  fall  with  love  at  Jesus  feet, 

He  suffered  all  these  woes  for  thee  ^ 
Salvation-work  he  made  complete, 

And  still  remembers  Calvary. 
6  He  reigns  a  Prince  exalted  high, 

An  ever  glorious  Priest  to  be  ; 
And  will  not  trembling  souls  deny, 

That  bliss  which  flows  from  Calvary. 

CCLXXIX.     S.  M.     JVewton. 
Are  there  few  that  shall  be  saved?  Luke  xiii.  23. 
1  T\ESTRUCTION'sdang'rousroad 
-*-^    What  multitudes  pursue  1 
While  that  which  leads  the  soul  t©  Cod; 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few. 


280  WORSHIP.  , 

2  Believers  enter  in 

By  Christ  the  narrow  gate ; 
But  those  who  yet  are  dead  in  sin, 
Complain  it  is  too  strait. 

3  If  self  must  be  deny'd, 

And  sin  forsaken  quite  ; 
They  rather  choose  the  way  that's  wide, 
And  strive  to  think  it  right. 

4  Encompass'd  by  a  throng, 

On  numbers  they  depend ; 
So  many  surely  can't  be  wrong, 
And  miss  a  happy  end. 

5  But  numbers  are  no  mark 

That  men  will  right  be -found; 
A  few  were  sav'd  in  Noah's  ark 
For  many  millions  drown'^d, 

6  Lord,  open  sinners  eyes. 

Their  awful  state  to-see; 
And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 
To  thee  for  safety  flee^ 

CCLXXX.     C.  M.     J^EW  Selec. 
Christ  is  ours. 

1  C  WEET  are  the  gifts,  that  gracious  heavV. 
*^   On  true  believers  pours ; 

But,  the  best  gift,  is  grace  to  know 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  ours. 

2  Differ,  we  may,  in  age  and  state, 

Learning  and  mental  powers ; 
But  all  the  saints  may  join  and  shout. 
Dear  Jesus,  thou  art  ours. 

3  Let  those,  who  know  our  Jesus  not. 

Delight  in  earth's  gay  flowers  j 


WORSHIP.  281 

Wc,  glorying  in  our  better  lot, 
Rejoice  that  he  is  ours. 

4  Time,  which  this  world,  with  all  its  joys. 

With  eager  haste  devours. 
May  take  inferior  things  away, 
But  Jesus  still  is  ours. 

5  Haste  then,  dull  time,  and  terminate 

Thy  slow  revolving  hours ; 
We  wish,  we  pray,  we  long,  we  pant, 
In  heaven,  to  call  him  ours. 

CCLXXXI.     C.  M.     JN-EwroN. 

Samfisort's  Lion.  Judges  xiv.  8.  ^ 

1  'T'HE  lion  that  on  Sampson  roar'dj 

-*■     And  thirsted  for  his  blood ; 
With  honey  afterwards  was  stor'd, 
And  furnish'd  him  with  food. 

2  Believers,  as  they  pass  along, 

With  many  lions  meet. 
But  gather  sweetness  from  the  strong, 
And  from  the  eater,  meat. 

3  The  lions  rage  and  roar  in  vain, 

For  Jesus  is  their  shield ; 
Their  losses  prove  a  certain  gain. 
Their  troubles  comfort  yield : 

4  The  world  and  Satan  join  their  strength, 

To  fill  their  heart  with  fears ; 
But  crops  of  joy  they  reap  at  length. 
From  what  they  sow  in  tears. 

5  Afflictions  make  them  love  the  word. 

Stir  up  their  hearts  to  pray'r;  * 
And  many  precious  proofs  afford. 
Of  their  Redeemer's  care. 


28^  WORSHIP. 

6  The  lions  roar,  but  cannot  kill ; 

Then  fear  them  not  my  friends  : 
They  bring  us,  though  against  their  will, 
The  honey  Jesus  sends. 

CCLXXXII.    L.M-    ArBif^<roN. 
Flenty  in  the  time  of  dearth.  Gen.  xli.  56. 

I  TV/TY  soul  once  had  its  plenteous  years, 
'^^■'' And  throve  with  peace  and  comfort  fiird. 
Like  the  fat  kine  and  ripcn'd  ears, 
Which  Pharoahin  his  dream  beheld. 
^  With  pleasing  frames  and  grace  receivM, 
With  means  and  ordinances  fed, 
How  happy  for  a  while  I  liv*d, 

And  little  fear'd  the  want  of  bread, 
S  But  famine  cam.e  and  left  no  sign 
Of  all  the  plenty  I  had  seen; 
Like  the  dry  ears  and  half-starv'd  kine, 
I  then  look'd  withered,  faint  and  lean. 

4  To  Joseph  the  Egyptians  went; 

To  Jesus  I  made  known  my  case; 
He,  when  my  little  stock  was  spent, 
Open'd  his  magazine  of  grace. 

5  For  he  the  time  of  dearth  foresaw, 

And  made  provision  long  before  ; 
That  famish'd  souls  like  me  might  draw 
Supplies  from  his  unbounded  store. 

6  Now  on  his  bounty  I  depend, 

And  live  from  fear  of  dearth  secure; 
Maintain'd  by  such  a  mighty  friend, 
I  cannot  want  till  he  is  poor. 

7  O  mourners,  hear  his  gracious  call"! 

His  mercy's  door  stands  open  wide  j 


WOKSHI?.  283 

He  has  enough  to  feed  you  all, 

And  none  who  come  shall  be  deny'd, 

CCLXXXIII.     CM.     J^EwroN, 
Satan  returning.     JSIat.  xii.  43,  45, 

[  XXTHEN  Jesus  claims  the  sinner's  heatt, 
'  '     Where  Satan  rul'd  before, 
The  evil  spirit  must  depart. 
And  dares  return  no  more. 

2  But  when  he  goes  without  constraint, 

And  wanders  from  his  home  ; 
Although  withdrawn,  *tis  but  a  feint, 
He  means  again  to  come. 

3  Some  outward  change  perhaps  is  seen 

If  Satan  quit  tlie  place  ; 
But  tho'  the  house  seemssrwept  andckan, 

'Tis  destitute  of  grace. 
i  Except  the  Saviour  dwell  and  reign 

Within  the  sinner's  mind ; 
Satan,  when  he  returns  again, 

Will  easy  entrance  find. 

5  With  rage  and  malice  seven  fold, 

He  then  resumes  his  sway ; 
No  more  by  checks  to  be  controll'd. 
No  more  to  go  away. 

6  The  sinner's  former  state  was  bad, 

But  worse  the  latter  far ; 
He  lives  possessed,  blind  and  mad. 
And  dies  in  dark  <lespair. 

7  Lord  save  me  from  this  dreadful  end  ! 

And  from  this  heart  of  mine, 
O  drive  and  keep  away  the  fiend 
Who  fears  no  voice  but  thine. 


284  WORSHIP. 

CCLXXXIV.     L.M.     mrvtoN. 

Martha  and  Mary.  Luke  x.  38 — 42. 

1  TV/TARTHA  her  love  andjoyexpress*d, 
•^~-*-  By  care  to  entertain  her  guest; 
While  Mary  sat  to  hear  her  Lord, 

And  could  not  bear  to  lose  a  word. 

2  The  principle  in  both  the  same, 
Produc'd  in  each  a  diff'rent  aim : 
The  one  to  feast  the  Lord  was  led, 
The  other  waited  to  be  fed. 

3  But  Mary  chose  the  better  part, 

Her  Saviour's  words  refresh'd  her  heart ; 
While  busy  Martha  angry  grew, 
And  lost  her  time  and  temper  too. 

4  With  warmth  she  to  her  sister  spoke, 
But  brought  upon  herself  rebuke  : 

"  One  thing  is  needful,  chiefly  one, 
*'  W^hy  do  thy  thoughts  on  many  run?" 

5  How  oft  are  we  like  Martha  vex'd, 
Encumber'd,  hurried,  and  perplex'd? 
While  trifles  so  engross  our  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot. 

6  Lord,  teach  us  this  one  thing  to  choose, 
Which  they  who  gain  can  never  lose  ; 
Sufficient  in  itself  alone. 

And  needful,  were  the  world  our  own* 

7  Let  grov'iing  hearts  the  world  adniircj 
Thy  love  is  all  that  I  require  I 
Gladly  I  may  the  rest  resign, 

If  the  one  needful  thing  be  mine  I 


WORsniP.  285  286 

COLXXXVv      L.  M.      DODDRJDCK. 

Choosing  the  better  part.     Luke  x.  42. 

1  13  ESET  with  snares  on  ev'ry  hand, 
-*-^  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand  ; 
Saviour  divine,  diffuse  thy  light, 

To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving  treach'rous  heart 
To  fix  on  Mary's  better  part ; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day 
For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise  ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skicS; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 

But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bcar- 
i    If  thou,  my  Jesus,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die  ; 
Secure,  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

CCLXXXVI.    L.  M.     J^'EivroK. 
Looking  unto  Jesu^.  Heb.  xii.  2. 
i   T^Y  various  maxims,  forms,  and  rules, 

-*-'  That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 

I  strove  my  passions  to  restrain ; 

But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 
1  But  since  the  Saviour  I  have  known. 

My  rules  are  all  reduc'd  to  one ; 

To  keep  my  Lord  by  faith  in  view ; 

This  strength  supplies  and  motives  too. 
3  I  see  him  lead  a  suff'ring  life, 

Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife  ; 

And  from  this  pattern  fourage  take 

To  bear,  and  suffer  for  his  sake,. 


287  WORSHIP. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed, 

And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  am  freed ; 
This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose, 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my  foes; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne, 

I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own; 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside. 
For  Jesus  lives  and  will  provide. 

CCLXXXVII.     C.  M.     ^EwfoN. 

The  heart  taken.  Luke  xi.  21,  22, 

1  nPHE  castle  of  the  human  heart 

•*•    Strong  in  its  native  sin; 

Is  guarded  well  in  every  part. 

By  him  who  dwells  within. 

2  For  Satan  there  in  arms  resides, 

And  calls  the  place  his  own; 
^Vith  care  against  assaults  provides, 
And  rules  as  on  a  throne. 

3  Each  traitor  thought  on  him  as  chief. 

In  blind  obedience  waits  ; 
And  pride,  self-will,  and  unbelief, 
Are  posted  at  the  gates. 

4  Thus  Satan  for  a  season  reigns, 

And  keeps  his  goods  in  peace  ; 
The  soul  is  pleas'd  to  wear  his  chains, 
Nor  wishes  a  release. 

5  But  Jesus  stronger  far  than  he. 

In  his  appointed  hour, 


WORSHIP.  288 

Appears  to  set  his  people  free 

From  the  usurper's  pow'r. 
"  This  soul  I  bought  with  blood,'*  he  says, 

"  And  now  it  shall  be  mine;'* 
His  voice  the  strong  one  arm'd  dismays-/ 

He  knows  he  must  resign. 
In  spite  of  unbelief  and  pride, 

And  self  and  Satan's  art; 
The  gates  of  brass  fly  open  wide, 

And  Jesus  wins  the  heart. 

CCLXXXVni.    CM.     ^EivroTT. 
The  worldii7ig,  Luke  xii.  16— .21. 

'  IVr^  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase, 

^^^  And  now  for  many  years, 
"  Soul,  eat  and  drink,  and  take  thine  ease, 

"  Secure  from  wants  and  fears." 
Thus  while  a  worldling  boasted  once, 

As  many  now  presume; 
He  heard  the  Lord  himself  pronounce, 

His  sudden  awful  doom. 
"  This  night,  vain  fool,  thy  soul  must  pass 

"  Into  a  world  unknown; 
"  And  who  shall  then  the  stores  possess, 

"  Which  thou  hast  call'd  thine  own!" 
Thus  blinded  mortals  fondly  scheme 

For  happiness  below; 
Till  death  disturbs  the  pleasing  dream. 

And  they  awake  to  woe. 

Ah  who  can  speak  the  vast  dismay 

That  fills  the  sinner's  mind, 
When  torn  by  death's  strong  hand  away, 

He  leaves  his  all  behind. 


289      '  WORSHIP. 

6  Wretches,  who  cleave  to  earthly  things, 

But  are  not  rich  to  God; 
Their  dying  hour  is  full  of  stings,     • 
And  hell  their  dark  abode. 

7  Dear  Saviour  make  us  timely  wise, 

Thy  gospel  to  attend; 
That  we  may  live  above  the  skies, 
When  this  poor  life  shall  end. 

CCLXXXIX.     C.  M.     JVEwroN. 

How  shall  I  put  thee  amon^  the  children  P 
Jer.  iii.  19. 

1  A  LAS  !  by  nature  how  deprav'd, 
"^^  How  prone  to  ev*ry  ill  1 

Our  lives  to  Satan  how  enslav'd, 
How  obstinate  our  will! 

2  And  can  such  sinners  be  restored, 

Such  rebels  r^concird  ? 
Can  grace  itself  the  means  afford 
To  make  a  foe  a  child  ? 

3  Yes,  grace  has  found  the  wondrous  means 

Which  shall  effectual  prove  ? 
To  cleans©  us  from  our  countless  sins> 
And  teach  our  hearts  to  love. 

4  Jesus  for  sinners  undertakes, 

And  dy'd  that  we  may  Hve  ; 
His  blood  a  full  atonement  makes, 
And  cries  aloud,  "  Forgive.** 

5  Yet  one  thing  more  must  grace  provide 

To  bring  us  home  to  God; 
Or  we  shall  slight  the  Lord,  who  dy'd, 
And  trample  on  his  blood. 

6  The  holy  spirit  must  reveal 

•   The  Saviour's  work  and  worth; 


WORSHIP.  290 

Then  the  hard  heart  begins  to  feci 

A  new  and  heuv'nly  birth.    . 

7  Thus  bought  with  blood,  and  born  again, 

Redeem'd  and  sav*d,  by  grace  ; 

Rebels,  in  God's  own  house  obtain 

A  son's  and  daughter's  place. 

CCXC.    L.  M.     J\EiFroN\ 
Jfojiing-Jbr  a  revival. 

1  TV/TY  harp  untun'd,  and  laid  aside, 

1t±  ^'Yo  cheerful  hours  the  harp  belongs) 
My  cruel  foes,  insulting  cry'd, 

"  Come,  sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs." 

2  Alas  !  when  sinners  blindly  bold, 

At  Zion  scoft^  and  Zion's  King ; 
When  zeal  declines  alid  love  grows  cold 
Is  it  a  day  for  me  to  sing  ? 

3  Time  was,  whene'er  the  saints  I  met. 

With  joy  and  praise  my  bosom  glow'd  i 
But  now,  like  Eli,  sad  I  sit,  ' 

And  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God. 

4  While  thus  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way. 

To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say, 
"  Dismiss  thy  fears,  the  ark  is  mine, 

5  "  Though  for  a  time  I  hide  my  face, 

Rely  upon  my  love  and  pow*r :. 
Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour, 

6  "  Take  down  thy  long  neglected  harp, 

I've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  prayV^ 
The  winter  season  has  been  sharp, 
But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair," 


291  WORSHIP. 

7  Lord,  I  obey,  my  hopes  revive, 

Come  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing ; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive, 
For  God  will  help  and  healing  bring. 

CCXCI.    C.  M.     ^EwroN. 
There  the  lueary  are  at  rest.  Job  iii.  17. 

1  r^  OURAGE,  my  soul!  behold  the  prize^ 
^-^   The  Saviour's  love  provides; 
Eternal  life  beyond  the  skies, 

For  all  whom  here  he  guides. 

2  The  wicked  cease  from  troubling  there, 

The  weary  are  at  rest; 
Sorrow  and  sin,  and  pain  and  care^ 
No  more  approach  the  blest. 

3  A  wicked  world  and  wicked  heart. 

With  Satan  now  are  join'd; 
Each  acts  a  too  successful  part 
In  harassing  my  mind. 

4  In  conflict  with  this  threefold  troop, 

How  weary,  Lord,  am  I ! 
Did  not  thy  promise  bear  me  up, 
My  soul  must  faint  and  die. 

5  But  fighting  in  my  Saviour's  strengtii^ 

Though  mighty  are  my  foes, 
1  shall  a  conq'ror  be  at  length, 

O'er  all  that  can  oppose. 
5  Then  why,  my  soul,  complain  or  fear? 

The  crown  of  glory  see! 
The  more  I  toil  and  suffer  herc^ 

The  sweeter  rest  will  be. 


L" 


WORSHIP.  292  293 

CCXCII.     L.M.     JVewton. 
Man  by  JVatzire^  Grace,  and  Glory. 
ORD,  what  is  man  ?  Extremes  how  wide 
In  this  mysterious  nature  join ! 
The  flesh,  to  worms  and  dust  ally'd, 
The  soul,  immortal  and  divine! 

2  Divine  at  first,  a  holy  flame 
Kindled  by  the  Almighty's  breath; 

Till  stain'd  by  sin,  it  soon  became 

The  seat  of  darkness,  strife,  and  death» 

3  But  Jesus,  Oh!  amazing^-race! 
Assum'd  our  nature  as  his  own, 

Obey'd  and  suffer'd  in  our  place. 
Then  took  it  with  him  to  his  throne. 

4  Now  what  is  man,  when  grace  reveab 
The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  biood ; 

Again  a  life  divine  he  feels. 

Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  GocJL. 
")  And  what,  in  yonder  realms  above, 
Is  ransom'd  man  ordain'd  to  be  I 
With  honour,  holiness,  and  iove, 
No  seraph  so  adorn'd  as  he. 
6  Nearest  the  throne,  and  first  in  song, 
Man  shall  his  hallelujahs  raise ; 
While  wond'ring  angels  round  him  throng*, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  his  praise. 
CCXCIII.     L.  M.     A'-EivroN. 
Before  Sermon. 
\   QONFIRM  the  hope  thy  word  allows, 
^*^   Behold  us  waiting  to  be  fed ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  satisfy  thy  peor  with  bread ; 
2  Drawn  by  thine  invitation.  Lord, 
Thirsty  vind  hungry  v,x  are  come* 
T 


294  295  296        V.-orshif. 

Now  from  the  fullness  of  thy  word, 
Feast  u:)  c.r^d  send  us  thankful  homc» 
CCXCIV.     C.  M.     jYewton. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  nPHY  promise,  Lord,  and  thy  command, 

^     Have  brought  us  here  to-day  ; 
And  now  v.e  humbly  waiting  stand 
To  hear  what  thou  wilt  say.* 

2  Meet  us,  we  pray,  with  words  of  peace. 

And  fiii  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
From  all  our  follies  may  we  cease  ; 
More  faithful  may  we  prove. 

CCXCV.     S.  M.     JYEivrox^ 
Before  Sermon. 
1   XTUNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poorj. 
-■■■^  Behold  us,  Lord,  again 
Assembled  at  thy  mercy's  door, 
Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 
;.:  Thy  word  invites  us  nigh 

Or  we  m.ust  starve  indeed  j 
For  v/o  no  iTioney  have  to  buy, 
No  righteousness  to  plead. 
;.  The  food  our  spirits  want 
Thy  hand  alone  can  give  ; 
Oh,  hear  the  pray'r  of  faith,  and  g*rant 
That  we  may  eat,  and  live. 

CCXCVL     L.  M.     XEwroN, 
Deut.  xxxiii.  26 — 29. 
i  "Vy'ITH  IsraeTs  God  who  can  compare  ? 
*  '     Or  whO;.  like  Israel  happy  are  ! 
O  people  saved  by  the  Lord, 
He  is  thy  shield  and  great  rewardf! 

*  Psalm  IxsxT.  8» 


AVORSHip.  '297  298 

Upheld  by  everlasting  arms, 
Thou  art  secur'd  from  toes  and  harms ; 
In  vain  their  plots,  and  false  their  boasts, 
Our  rei^ge  is  the  Lord  of  Hosts. 

CCXCVII.     C.  M.     .YEH-rox. 
Before  or  after,  oermon. 
"VI7E  seek  a  rest  beyond  the  skies, 
^^     In  everlasting  day; 
Through  floods  and  ikimes  the  passage  lies* 
But  Jesus  guards  the  way. 
!  The  swelling  flood  and  raging  fiai>ie<, 
Hear  and  obey  his  word; 
Then  let  us  triumph  in  his  name. 
Our  Saviour  is  the  Lord. 

CCXCVHL     CM.     Ebek^ezer  Co..., 
H-lfi  laid  on  Christ.  Fs.  Ixxxix.  19 
1   "pROM  Sinui's  Mount  to  Zion's  Hill 
-*■     insolvents  haste  away ; 
The  laws  demand  ye  can't  fulfil, 
For  ye  have  nought  to  pay. 
:2  Then  to  the  cross  of  Jesus  new. 
Ye  guilty  souls  repair; 
There  justice  wears  a  smiling  bro^  ^ 
And  mercy  triumphs  there. 
"5  His  work  was  great,  'tv/as  ih  redeem 
And  bring  to  glory  all 
The  chosen  seed,  beloved  in  him, 
Selected  ere  the  fall. 
1  And  who  but  the  Redeemer,  say, 
Was  able  to  endure 
The  weight  of  sin  that  on  him  lay, 
And  make  salvation  sure  ? 


299  WORSHIP. 

5  Vindictive  wrath,  to  sinners  due, 
./  His  sacred  bosom  tore  ; 
And  pains  that  mortals  never  knew, 
Brought  blood  from  every  pore, 
€  Yet  he  was  able  to  fulfil 
Siiivation's  glorious  plan, 
The  counsels  of  Jehovah's  will, 
Before  the  world  began. 

CCXCIX.     L.  M.     JEben^ezer  Collec 
The  Christian's  Cojiflict,  Rom.  vii.  24,  25. 

1  T\/  HY  should  a  son  redeemed  with  bloodj 

'  ^     Born  not  of  man,  but  born  of  God, 
Feel  an  eternal  v/ar  within, 
'Twixt  reigning  grace  and  striving  sin  ? 

2  'Tis  but  to  make  him,  ev*ry  day. 
From  self  to  Jesus  turn  awt».y  ; 
His  very  falls,  they  make  him  wise. 
And  teach  him.  where  his  victory  lies. 

3  Who  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  wo,j 
Will  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling  go, 
And  seek  salvation  only  there. 
From  all  that  he  shall  feel  or  fear  ? 

4  AVhat  though  he  finds  himself  depravM, 
Yet  he's  in  Christ  a  sinner  sav'd ; 

And  'tis  a  sign  of  life  within, 

To  groan  beneath  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

5  Boasting's  excluded  by  the  cross, 
The  creature's  deeds  are  all  but  dross  i 
Salvation's  free,  'tis  found  alone 

|tj  Christ,  the  precious  corner-stone. 


JOO  301 
CCC.     L.  M.     Eben-ezer. 
Union  with  Jeaus.    Rom.  viii.  35.   ■. 
i   'T^WIXT  Jesus  and  the  chosen  race, 
*■     Subsists  a  bond  of  sovereigTi  grace, 
That  hell,  with  its  infernal  train, 
.  Shall  ne'er  dissolve,  or  rend  in  twain.. 

2  This  sacred  bond  shall  never  break, 
Though  earth  should  to  her  centre  shake 
Kest,  doubtinf^  saiut,  aSbured  of  this, 
For  God  lias  pledged  his  holiness. 

3  He  swore  but  once,  the  deed  was  done, 
'Twas  settled  by  the  great  Three-One  ; 
Christ  -svas  appointed  to  redeem 

'AH  that  the  Father  lov'd  in  him. 

4  Hail  sacred  union,  firm  and  stroiigl 

How  great  the  grace,  how  sweet  the  song  ^ 
That  worms  of  earth  should  ever  be 
One  with  incarnate  Deity. 

5  One  in,the  tomb,  one  when  he  rose, 
One  when  he  triumphed  o'er  his  foes. 
One  when  in  heaven  he  took  his  seat, 
While  seraph's  sung  all  hell's  defeat. 

6  This  sacred  tie  forbids  their  fears,    . 
For  all  he  is,  or  has,  is  theirs  ; 

With  him  their  head, they  stand  or  fail- 
Their  life,  their  surety,  and  th^'ii*  all. 

LORD'S  DAY. 
CCCI.     L.  M.     J.  SrENNEi'T. 
The  Lord^s  Day. 
I     A  NOTHEK  six  days'  work  is  done, 
"^^  Another  Lord's  day  is  begun ;  ^^ 


302  lord's  day. 

Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  bless'd. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  riscj 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose^ 
Which  none,  but  he  that  feels  it,  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest. 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  Witlj  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  wc  view, 
In  vaHous  scenes  both  old  and  new ; 
W^ith  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
"With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties  let  the  day. 

In  holy  pleasures  pass  away  ; 

How  sweet,  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend. 

In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end  I 

CCCir.     S.  M.     Wat't's. 
The  Lord^s  day. 

1  Tl/'^ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
^  '     That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  I 
Z  The  King  himself  comes  near. 
And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  : 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  sec  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 


cot 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

CCCIII.     L.  M.     A£/K  Selec. 
The  LorcVs  daij  morning. 

1  A  WAKE  my  heart !  my  soul  arise  ! 
-^^^  This  is  the  day  believers  prize  ; 
Improve  this  sabbath  then  with  care  ; 
Another  may  not  be  thy  share. 

2  O  solemn  thought ! — Lord  give  me  powo 
Wisely  to  fill  up  every  hour; 

O  for  the  wings  of  faith  and  love 
To  bear  my  heart  and  soul  a.bove  ! 

3  Jesus,  assist,  nor  let  me  fail 

To  worship  thee  within  the  vale  ; 
To  glorify  thy  matchless  grace, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 

4  Be  with  me  in  thy  house  to-day, 

And  tune  my  heart  to  praise  and  pray  , 
Command  tiiy  word  to  fall,  like  dew, 
Refreshing,  quickening  all  anew 

5  Call  forth  my  thoughts  and  let  them  rove 
O'er  the  green  pastures  of  thy  love  ; 

O  let  not  sill  prevent  my  rest, 

Nor  keep  me  from  my  Saviour's  breast. 

6  Give  to  thy  church  a  large  increase, 
Send  her  prosperity  and  peace ; 


G04  305  lord's  day. 

May  all  the  saints  in  Zion  say, 
O  happy,  happy,  happy  clay  I 

CCCIV.    L.  M.     BAiriMORE   Collec. 

To  be  sung  before  going  to  public  wors/iiji. 
1   nPHE  Saviour  meets  his  flock  to-day, 
-*•     Shall  I,  in  sloth,  abide  at  home  ? 
Shall  I  behind  the  people  stay, 

When  Jesus  calls,  there  still  is  room  r 
I'll  go,  it  is  a  place  of  prayer. 
Who  knows  but  God  may  meet  me  there  ? 

-1.  Remove  temptation,  O  my  Lord, 
And  Let  my  enemies  be  slain, 
Who  would  withdraw  me  from  thy  word, 

And  plunge  me  in  the  w^orld  again; 
Vnd  when  the  bridegroom  shall  appear, 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  pray'r. 

CCCV.     C.  M.     Cennjc. 
JLord^s  day  evening. 

\  T17HEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  1 
'^     Behold  thee  all  serene  ? 
Blest  in  perpetual  sabbath-day, 
Without  a  veil  between  ? 
Z  Assist  me  while  I  wander  here, 
Amidst  a  world  of  cares; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  [Release  my  soul  from  every  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led  ; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  child. 
For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  :i0ul, 

That  gives  itself  to  thee  j 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.  v'^Od 

Ta>kc  all  that  I  possess  below, 

And  give  thyself  to  me.] 
Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
Xo  light  my  ways  to  ceaseless  joys, 

To  sabbaths  without  end. 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

CCCVI.     L.  M,     Ripfon's  Selec. 

The  lovvJg'kindness  of  the  Lord.     Isa.  Ixiii.  7. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

-^^  And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me  : 
His  loving-kindness  O  how  free  1 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all : 
He  savM  me  from  my  lest  estate  : 
His  loving-kindness  O  how  great  I 

o  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 

Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 

He  safely  leads  my  soul  along  : 

His  loving-kindness  O  how  strong  J 
4  When  trouble  like  a  gioomy  cloud, 

Has  gather'd  thick,  and  thunder'd  lou,d; 

He  near  my  soul  iias  alwuys  stood ; 

His  loving  kindness  O  how  good  1 
4  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 

Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 

But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot^  * 

His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 
6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 

Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  failj 


Z07  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

O  !  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death  ! 
7  Then  let  me  moimt  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

CCCVn.     L.  M.     CowPER, 
Exhortation  to  Prayer. 

\  'VI/'HAT  various  hind'rances  we  meet, 
^    In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 
Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw  ; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

,  Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

^5  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 

prayer  makes  the  christian's  armour  bright  i 
And  Satan  trembles,  when  he  sees       *' 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

'4  V/hile  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 
But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail'd. 

"S  Have  you  no  w  ords  ?  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

d  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  bftcncrbe, 
'^^Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  forme," 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS,  308    obO 

CCCVIII.     CM.     J\'EJfr  Selec. 
Encouragement . 

1  "O  EJOICE,  believer  in  the  Lord, 
■*^^  WJio  makes  your  cause  his  own  ; 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word 

Gan  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  .Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 

And  feeble  is  your  arm  : 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

0  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint. 

Or,  fainting,  shall  not  die ! 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  ev'ry  saint 

Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 
4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense^ 

Faith  sees  him  always  near, 
A  guide,  a  glory,  a  defence  ; 

Then  what  have  you  to  fear  ? 
6  As  surely  as  he  overcame, 

And  triumph'd  once  for  you  ; 
So  surely  you  that  love  his  name 

Shall  triumph  in  him  too. 

CCCIX.     C.  M.     Mew  Selec. 
Prayer. 

1  ^\TOW,  gracious  Lord, thine  arm  revea; 
"*-^    And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 

Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel 
Oh  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  thVone, 

And  plead  a  Saviour's  name  : 
For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
is  vauirv  and  shame. 


aiO    311  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

5  Send  down  thy  spirit  from  above. 
That  saints  may  love  thee  more  ; 
That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love^ 
Who  never  lov'd  before. 
4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 
In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  r6om. 

CCCX.     C,  M.     A'ejfSelec, 
Hapjiy  the  Christian. 

1   TJO W  happy  is  the  christian's  state  ! 
•*■'*•  His  sins  are  all  forgiv'n ; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace 
And  lifts  his  hope  to  heav'n. 
-Z  Though  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 
He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh ; 
Yet,  trusting  in  his  God,  he  finds 
Deliv'ring  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wand'ring  steps, 

He  feels  the  chast'ning  rod ; 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes? 

To  call  his  soul  away  ; 
His  soul  in  raptures  shall  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 

CCCXI.     C.  M.     A'ejv  Selec- 
The  pilgrim's  safety, 
i   Q ING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord> 
^  Your  great  deliv'rer  sing  ; 
Pilgrims,  for  Sion's  city  bound.  • 
Be  joyful  in  your  King- 


SOCtETY  MEETINGS.  312 

See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  rais'd  ; 

How  holy,  and  how  plain  ; 
Nor  shall  the  simplest  travellers  err, 

Nor  ask  the  way  in  vain. 
No  rav'ning  lion  shall  destroy, 

No  lurking  serpent  wound  : 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 

Through  all  the  path  are  found. 
A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  Mount  you  rise, 

And  see  your  smiling  God. 

March  then  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  hearts, 

While  traveling  up  the  hill. 

CCCXII.     L.  M.     JVeiv  Selec. 


Tl  OTH  poor  and  needy,  Lord,  am  I, 
-■^   Therefore  to  thee  my  soul  doth  cry  j 
Dear  Saviour,  canst  thou  think  upon 
A  helpless,  weak,  unworthy  worm. 
My  wants  are  many  ;  great  indeed, 
And  sore  and  pressing  is  my  need  : 
Oh  !  think  on  me,  and  bear  me  up, 
Jesus,  the  sinner's  only  prop* 
Ah,  Lord  !  I  feel  my  poverty. 
My  wretchedness  and  misery  : 
Blest  evidence,  by  this  I'm  taught 
The  Lord  in  truth  on  me  hath  thought. 
Dear  Father,  condescend  to  hear 
My  heart's  request  and  fervent  pray'r  i 


.13  SOCIETY  MEETINGS^ 

As  thou  hast  thought  on  worthless  me, 

Help  my  poor  soul  to  think  on  thee. 
5  When  unbelief  would  me  distress, 

Sin,  guilt,  and  hell,  destroy  my  peace  ; 

These  gracious  words  shall  set  me  free. 

The  Lord  my  God  doth  think  on  me. 
5  My  soul  shall  rest  upon  her  God, 

And  trust  on  his  unerring  word; 

Believing  this  great  mystery, 

Though  poor,  the  Lord  doth  think  on  nte, 

CCCXIIL    L.M.     JVejv  Selec. 

Hardness  of  heart  lamented. 

ORD  !  shed  a  beam  of  heav'nly  day 


L 


To  melt  this  stubborn  stoneaway  ; 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart — this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 
The  rocks  can  rend;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar  ;  the  mountains  shake, , 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
5ut  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 
To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
What  but  an  adamant  would  melt ! 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 
But  one  can  yet  perform  the  dee4'>  ' 

That  one  in  all  his  grace  I  need; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  m.ine- 
Oh  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul  \ 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll : 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  Uu>>  frozen  heart  of  min'^ 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS*/        314    31$ 

CCCXIV.     CM.     IVA'trs. 

The  same. 

1  f\  GOD  of  mercy  !  hear  my  call, 
^^  My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness^ 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifers  slaiA, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  : 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remahi 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  opprest  with  sin's  desert, 

INiy  God  will  ne'er  despise  . 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

CCCXV.     S.  M.     JVejv  Selic 
The  christian  soldier. 

1  C  OLDIERS  of  Christ,  be  bold, 
^  In  Zion's  ways  stand  fast. 
Cleave  to  the  Lord  and  you  shall  find 

All  will  be  well  at  last. 

2  Numbers  will  you  oppose, 

And  miany  snares  be  laid ; 
But  Christ  will  be  your  strong  defence ; 
Then  never  be  dismay'd. 

3  Upon  the  throne  of  grace  ; 

Jehovah  doth  appear ; 
Fight  the  good  fight  ye  ransom'd  thron-g, 
And  never,  never  fear. 


316  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

4  Fear  not  your  num'rous  foes, 

0*er  ail  you  shall  prevail ; 
And  live,  and  sing  redeeming  love, 
When  they'll  lament  and  wail. 

5  Hark,  hark,  ye  ransom'd  race, 

Your  captain  cries,  "  fight  on," 
Soon  ye  shall  mount  the  lofty  skies, 

And  stand  around  the  throne. 
S  Great  God,  send  down  thy  pow'r, 

And  make  thy  saints  arise. 
Boldly  to  fight  and  conquer  all. 

And  then  receive  the  prize. 

CCCXVI.     S.M.     A'-eifSelec. 
The  same. 

1  /^  OME,  all  who  love  to  pray, 
^^  On  Jesus  cast  your  care  ; 
And  ev*ry  praying  soul  shall  find 

He  loves  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  See  how  he  looks,  and  smiles, 

From  yonder  shining  throne ; 
Pleas'd,  he  attends  your  ev'ry  prayV, 
And  sends  rich  blessings  down  1 

3  Ye  hung'ring,  thirsting  souls, 

O  pray,  and  never  faint ; 
Fresh  scenes  of  love  ooir  Lord  displays 
To  ev'ry  praying  saint. 

4  And  whither  should  we  fly. 

But  to  a  throne  of  grace  ? 
For  there  we  prove  celestial  joys, 
And  find  substantial  peace. 
^  Lord  from  thy  throne  behold 
Thy  saints  assembled  here. 


SOCIETY  MEETINGS.  217    31^ 

Whose  hearts  ascend  with  warm  desire 
To  feel  thy  presence  near. 

CCCXVII.     C.  M.     J^Ew  Selec. 
A  gracious  God. 

1  IVf  Y  soul,  arise  in  joyful  lays, 
-*■"•*•  Renounce  this  earthly  clod, 
Tune  all  thy  powers  in  sweetest  praise, 

And  sing,  thy  gracious  God. 

2  When  in  my  heart  his  heav'nly  love 

He  sweetly  sheds  abroad, 
How  joyfully  he  makes  me  prove 
He  is  my  gracious  God. 

3  In  all  my  trials  here  below, 

I'll  iiumbly  kiss  the  rod, 
For  this  through  grace  I  surely  know. 
He's  still  my  gracious  God. 

4  In  all  the  Avays  through  which  I've  pass'd, 

And  all  the  paths  I've  trod, 
It  ever  has  appear'd  at  last 
That  he's  my  gracious  God. 

5  When  in  my  last  departing  hour 

I  pass  through  death's  cold  flood. 
Upheld  by  sov'reign  love  and  pow'r, 
I'll  sing,  my  gracious  God. 

6  But  Avhen  he  shall  my  spirit  bring 

To  heav'n,  my  bless'd  abode, 
There  to  eternity  I'll  sing,  . 
Thou  art  my  gracious  God. 

CCCXVIII.    L.  M.     Boston  Collec. 

Cojney  see  a  man.     John  iv.  29. 
1    TESUS,  dear  Lord,  we  bless  his  name, 
^   And  joyful  sing  his  glorious  fame ; 
\S  2 


319  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

He  wrought  salvation's  wondrous  plan: 
Come,  sinnefs,  come^  and  see  the  man, 

2  He  kindly  calls  the  sin-sick  soul, 

Heals  all  his  wounds,  and  makes  him  whole; 

He  saves  and  none  beside  him  can ; 

Come,  sinners,  come^  and  see  the  man. 
13  He  tells  them  all  things  they  have  done, 

Shows  them  what  dreadful  lengths  they've  run, 

Has  he  in  you  this  work  began  ? 

Dear  souls,  then  come^  and  see  the  man. 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  the  Lord, 
Trust  in  his  name,  receive  his  word  ; 
Though  in  your  sins  you  long  have  ran, 
There  yet  is  hope  !  come.,  see  the  man. 

5  Thus  Jesus,  when  at  Jacob's  well, 
Did  to  the  woman  all  things  tell ; 
Smit  with  his  love,  at  once  she  ran, 
And  others  cali'd,  coine-^  see  the  man. 

6  Gladly  she  told  to  all  around  ^ 
What  a  dear  Jesus  she  had  found, 

And  straight  to  preach  his  love  began ; 
Sure  this  is  Christ,  co?ne,  see  the  man. 

CCCXIX.     C.  M.     Broaddus's  Collec, 
Bosom  friend. 

1  r\  THAT  I  had  a  bosom  friend, 
^-^   To  tell  my  secrets  to  ! 

On  whose  advice  I  might  depend 
In  every  thing  I  do. 

2  How  do  I  wander  up  and  dovm, 

And  no  one  pities  me 
I  seem  a  stranger  quite  unknown 
A  child  of  misery. 


SOCIETY    MEETINGS.  ^19 

o  None  lends  an  ear  to  my  complaint, 
Nor  minds  my  cries  oV  tears  : 
None  comes  to  cheer  me,  though  I  faint. 
Nor  my  vast  burden  bears. 

4  Whilst  others  live  in  mirth  and  ease, 

And  feell  no  want  or  wo, 
Through  this  waste  howling  wilderness 
I  full  of  sorrows  go.—  ^ 

5  O  faithless  soul !  to  reason  thus, 

And  murmer  without  end ; 
Did  Christ  expire  upon  the  cross, 
And  is  not  he  thy  friend  ? 

6  Why  dost  thou  envy  carnal  men, 

And  think  their  state  so  blest  ^ 
How  great  salvation  hast  thou  seeuj 
And  Jesus  is  thy  rest ! 

7  What  can  this  lov/er  world  afford 

Compar'd  with  gospel-grace  ? 
Thy  happiness  is  in  the  Lord, 
And  thou  shalt  see  his  face  i 

8  Can  present  grief  be  counted  great 

Compaj''d  with  future  woes  ? 
Will  transient  pleasures  seem  so  sweet 
Compar'd' with  endless  joys? 

9  How  soon  will  God  v/ithdraw  the  scene, 

And  burn  the  world  he  made  ! 
Then  wo  to  carnal,  sinful  men  ! 
My  soul  lift  up  thy  head  ! 
10  Thy  Saviour  is  thy  real  friend. 
Constant  and  true  and  good  ; 
He  will  be  v/ith  thee  to  the  end, 
And  bring  thee  safe  to  God, 
:  1  Then  why,  my  soul,  art  thou  so  sad  ^* 
v./hen  will  thy  sighs  be  o'er  ? 


:  :.0    321  SOCIETY  MEETI>7G3. 

Rejoice  in  Jesus  and  be  glad, 
Rejoice  for  ever  more. 

CCCXX.    L.M.     SwAiK. 

Christ  the  only  refuge  for  fioor  Sinners. 

1  DINNERS,  away  from  Sinai  fly  ! 
^  To  Calv'ry's  bloody  scene  repair, 
Behold  the  Prince  of  glory  die, 

And  read  your  peace  and  pardon  there  \ 

2  Search  into  every  open'd  wound ; 

Trace  the  sharp  scourge,the  nails,  the  spear, 
And  full  salvation  will  be  found 
In  crimson  letters  written  there. 
?3  No  works  of  man,  to  raise  the  sum, 
Or  pay  the  ransom,  must  be  brought ; 
Helpless  and  poor  to  Jesus  come, 
Nor  hope  to  bring  a  perfect  thought. 

4  Your  faith,  your  hope,  and  righteousness, 
Are  treasur'd  up  in  him  alone ; 
Your  rich  supplies  of  grace  and  peace. 
Spring  from  the  works  your  Lord  has  done. 

CCCXXI.     L.  M.     Swain. 
Union  to  Christ. 

\  "VVf  HY  should  the  saints  be  fill'd  with  dread, 
^^    Or  yield  their  joys  to  slavish  fear  ? 
Heav'n  can't  be  full,  which  holds  the  head, 
*Till  ev'ry  member's  present  tlv^re  ! 

2  In  heav*n  the  head— the  members  here — 

Ten  thousand  thousand,  yet  but  one  1 
So  far  asunder,  yet  so  near  ! 

Some  yet  unborn — some  round  the  throne.- 

3  How  bright  eternal  wisdom  shines  I 

When  it  displays  eternal  love ; 


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Instructing  by  these  dazzling  lines 
The  earth  beneath  and  heav'n  above  ! 

CCCXXII.     L.  M.     P : 

Exjierience. 

1     A     SINNER  from  my  birth  I've  been; 

'^*'  In  rising  years  'twas  plainly  seen  ; 

For  sixteen  years  I  stray 'd  from  God, 

Without  concern,  the  downAvard  road. 
1^  In  sickness  then  I  felt  a  shock, 

'Twas  sore,  but  ah  I  'twas  soon  forgot ; 

Alas  !  I  turn'd  tx)  sin  again, 

And  carnal  pleasures  sooth'dmy  pain.  . 

3  Thus  thrice  with  fear  I  was  alarm'd ; 
Thrice  back  again  to  sin  was  charm'd^ 
I  fear'd  the  dire  rewards  of  sin, 

But  lov'd  not  holiness  within. 

4  Then  the  eternal  spirit  spoke, 
And  blasted  all  my  legal  hope, 
Convine'd  me  of  my  dreadful  state  = 
And  then  I  cry'd,  "  It  is  too  late." 

5  But  O,  the  incarnate  Son  of  God  ! 
When  I  was  sinking — took  my  load ; 
The  father  show'd  my  sins  forgiv'n. 
And  said,  my  name  was  wrote  in  heav'n. 

6  Come  saints  belov/,  and  saints  above, 
Who  long  have  known  redeeming  love  ; 
Assist  an  Infant  in  the  road. 

To  praise  the  holy  Triune  God. 

CCCXXIII.     C.  M.     Evan.  Magazine.   ' 
It  I'i  I.  Matt.  xiv.  27.  Mark  vi.  50.  John  vi.  20, 
1  "117" HEN  storm  and  tempest  loudly  howl, 
^^     And  clouds  obscure  the  sky  ; 


324  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

When  lightnings  flash  and  thunders  roil, 
Be  not  afraid,  'tis  I ! 

2  If  doubts  about  a  future  state, 

Extort  the  serious  cry, 
What  shall  I  do  ?  my  sins  are  great  t 

Be  not  afraid — tis  I.  . 

3  While  Satan  aims  a  fiery  dart. 

Temptations  make  thee  sigh ; 
Believe  in  me  ;  I'll  keep  thy  heart ; 
And  fear  not,  it  is  I. 

4  Should  health,and  weaithjand  friends  forsake, 

And  death  itself  draw  nigh  ; 
Tho*  heart  should  break,  and  nature  shake; 
Be  not  afraid,  tis  I. 

5  'Tis  I  who  liv'd—'tis  I  who  dy'd, 

That  thou  might'st  reign  on  high; 
Behold  my  hands,  my  feet,  my  side, 
And  be  convinc'd  'tis  I. 

CCCXXIV.    CM.    P—. 

Eternity. 

1  17  TERNlTYlunequall'd  thought! 
.-*-^    What  infinite  concerns 

Await  the  millions  yet  untaught 
To  think  of  death's  alarms  I 

2  Eternity  1  O  boundless  word  ! 

To  each  believer  sweet; 
There  saints  for  ever  with  the  Lord 

Shall  dwell  in  bliss  complete. 
-7  Eternity  1  O  dreadful  sound. 

To  souls  afraid  of  death  ; 
To  sinners  not  in  Jesus  found, 

When  God  demands  their  breath. 


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4  The  wretch  his  sinful  race  has  run  L 

His  body's  rack'd  with  pain} 
His  pleasures  and  his  God  are  gone 
And  all  his  hopes  are  vain. 

5  But  O  the  never-dying  soul, 

Laden  with  guilt  and  fear  ! 
Though  boundless  horrors  through  it  rolj 
Must  at  the  bar  appear ; — 

6  Musi  see  that  God  whose  word  and  ways 

And  saints  it  once  contemn'd; 
Be  sunk  beneath  the  flaming  waves 
And  dwell  amongst  the  damn'd. 

CCCXXV.     CM.     JVErvroN. 
A  sight  of  the  Cross, 
1   TN  evil  long  I  took  delight,       • 
Unaw'd  by  shame  or  fear; 
'Till  anew  object  struck  my  sight 
And  stopp'd  my  wild  career. 
3  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 
In  agonies  and  blood  ; 
Who  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me. 
As  near  the  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  own*d  the  guilt. 

And  plung'd  me  in  despair ; 
I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas  1  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  were  vain  i- 


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326  SOCIETY  meetings; 

Whei'e  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain ! 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive, 
"  This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid 
"  I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

7  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy 

My  spirit  now  is  fill'd, 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy 
Yet  live  by  hirn  I  kill'd. 

CCCXXVI.     L.  M.     MS. 

The  8tQny  heart. 

i   f^H  !  for  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day, 
^-^   To  take  this  stubborn  stone  away, 
To  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine. 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quake, 
The  seas  can  roar,  the  mountains  shake ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign. 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt. 
Dear  Lord  1  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line. 
And  nothing  move  this  heart  of  mine. 

4  Thy  judgments  too,  unaw*d  I  hear, 
Amazing  things  !  which  devils  fear ; 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine. 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  But  something  yet  can  do  the  deed ; 
For  that  dear  something  Lord  I  plead, — - 
Thy  spirit  can  the  stone  refine. 

Can  break  and  melt  this  heart  of  ijiiue. 


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CCCXXVII.       BALriMORE   COLLEC. 

Praying  for  Relations. 
\   TT'  IND  souls,  who  for  the  miseries  moan, 
•*^  Of  those  m4io  seldom  mind  their  own ; 
But  treat  your  zeal  with  cold  disdain, 
Resolv'd  to  make  your  labours  vain. 

2  You,  whose  sincere  affection  tends, 
To  help  your  dear  ungrateful  friends, 
Who  think  you  foes,  or  mad,  or  fools, 
Because  you  love  their  ruin'd  souls. 

3  Though  dead  to  ev'ry  warning  given, 
They  scorn  to  walk  with  you  to  heav'nj 
But  often  think,  and  sometimes  say, 
They'll  never  go,  if  that's  the  way. 

4  Though  they  the  word  of.  truth  resist, 
Or  ridicule  your  faith  in  Christ;  ' 
Though  they  blaspheme,  oppose,  contemn^ 
And  hate  you  for  your  love  to  them; 

5  One  secret  way  is  left  you  still, 

To  do  them  good  against  their  will  t 
Here  they  can  no  obstruction  give, 
You  may  do  this  witiiout  their  leave, 

6  Fly  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  prayer, 
And  pour  out  all  your  wishes  there; 
Effectual  fervent  prayer  previuls. 
When  every  other  method  fails. 

CCCXXVIII.     L.  M.     Baltimore  Collec, 
^'«  Be  710 1  afraid^  it  is  /."    Matt.  xiv.  27.  Mark 

vi.  50.  John  vi.  20. 
1   C^  HILDREN  of  God,  renounce  your  fears 
^^  Lo  Jesus  for  your  help  appears, 
And  loudly  speaks  as  he  draws  nigh, 
''''  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  I.'* 
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vl29  SOCIETY  MEETINGS. 

2  When  in  the  awful  tempest  tost, 

You  feel  your  strength  and  courage  lost. 
And  mighty  waves  roll  o'er  your  head^ 
Your  Lofd  is  near,  be  not  afraid. 

^>  When  mournful  tidings  from  afar, 
Or  nations  raise  tumultuous  war. 
And  wide  their  devastation  spread, 
Yet  he  is  near,  be  not  afraid. 

4  The  famine,  pestilence  and  sword, 
Are  all  obedient  to  his  word  ; 

He,  riding  on  the  stormy  sky, 
Says,  "  fear  not  ye,  for  it  is  I." 

5  When  earthly  joys  are  from  you  torn, 

Or  when  with  heart -felt  grief  you  mourn, 
To  see  your  dear  relations  dead, 
Yet  Jesus  lives,  be  not  afraid. 

6  When  fierce  disease  attacks  your  frame, 
Your  Saviour's  love  is  still  the  same  ; 
In  deatii's  dark  shade  you  need  not  fear, 
For  Jesus,  will  be-Vvith  you  there. 

7  Who  1  stars  are  fromtheir  orbits  hurl'd, 
Aiiu  flames  consume  the  guiity  world, 
Kv'n  thcD  yo\ir  Judge  will  smiling  cry, 
*'  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  I." 

CCCXXIX.       C.  M.       BALTIMORE    COLLEC. 

*'  In  me  ye  shall  have  peace.'*  John  xvi.  35. 
1   'V^E  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voice, 
•*■     Spoke  in  his  word  of  grace ; 
He  says,  and  in  it  O  rejoice  i 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 
?  Though  storms  and  tempests  round  you  roar,. 
And  foes  and  fear3  increase  j 


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He  says,  and  what  could  he  say  more, 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

3  What  though  afflictions  still  abound, 

Your  troubles  still  increase, 
He  says,  and  O,  Iioa^^  sweet's  the  sound  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

4  What  though  your  hearts  with  sorrow  blecd^ 

And  sighs  and  tears  increase  ; 
He  says,  and  it  is  true  indeed  ! 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

5  Tho'  you  shall  pass  thi^'  death*s  cold  fioodj 

To  gain  your  wish'd  release, 
He  says,  and  sure  he'll  make  it  good, 
In  me  ye  shall  have  peace. 

6  When  you  his  face  in  glory  view, 

Where  joy  can  ne'er  decrease  ; 
Eternity  shall  prove  it  true, 
In  him  ye  shall  have  peace. 

CCCXXX.     CM.     Tjbbou'T's  eoLLEc. 
The  complaint  of  an  a%vakened  Sinner. 

1  r\  WHAT  a  state  my  soul  is  in  1 
^^   Nor  can  I  e'er  be  blest, 
Without  release  from  guilt  aiKl  sinj 

Or  find  a  moment's  rest. 

2  I  hear  that  Christ  is  passing  by. 

Poor  sinners  to  *elieve  ; 
But  ahl  I  must  in  darkness  lie, 
Until  I  can  believe. 

3  My  stupid  mind  and  stubborn  will, 

Chain  down  my  soul  to  death. 
And  here  I  groan  in  darkness  still 
W^ithout  one  spark  of  faith. 


531  THE  CHURCH. 

4  O  God,  for  my  poor  soul  appear, 

And  make  my  foes  submit ; 

Unlock,  unlock  this  prison  door, 

And  bring  rne  from  the  pit. 

5  Pull  down  the  pride  within  my  heart ; 

From  blindness  set  me  free  ; 
May  I  with  every  idol  part, 
And  give  myself  to  thee. 

6  O  let  me  feel  thy  love  divine, 

And  hear  thy  healing  voice  ; 
Until  I  know  that  thou  art  mine, 
1  never  can  rejoice. 


THE  CHURCH. 

A  BUILDING;  AND  WELL  DEFENDED 

CCCXXXI.     L.  M.     WA7"rs. 

God  the  glory  and  defence  of  Sion. 

1  TJAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place^ 
•*■-*■   The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  ^race; 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode  : 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heav'nly  warriors  waits  : 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Against  his  throne'  in  vain  they  rage  ; 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  us  still  in  Zion  dwell ; 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  and  hell  ; 


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His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  buiit  around. 
5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

A  GARDEN. 

CCCXXXII.     C.  M.     Si'/AiN. 

The  garden  of  grace. 

1  A   GARDEN  fenc'd  from  connnon  earth, 
■^^^  By  special  sovereign  grace, 
Enrich'd  with  plants  of  heav'nly  binhj 

The  Church  of  Jesus  is. 

2  His  gospel  is  the  open  sky, 

His  love  the  shining  sun  ; 
Rivers  of  peace,  which  never  dry. 
Through  all  this  garden  run. 

3  His  spirit  is  the  heav'nly  xvind 

That  o'er  this  garden  blows ; 
And  op'ning  each  rTiiewed  mind. 
The  Saviour's  image  shows. 
i  Faith,  like  an  ivy,  to  the  rock 
(That  stands  forever,)  cleaves  ; 
And,  through  the  temptst's  loudest  sijockv 
Eternal  calm  perceives. 
>  Assurance,  like  a  cedar,  rears 
It's  stately  branches  high. 
Beyond  the  reach  of  doubts  and  feai'Sy 
.Vnd  blossoms  in  the  sky. 


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33S    324  THE    CHURCH. 

ASKING  THE  WAY  TO  2I0N. 
CCCXXXIII.       C.  M.       BoDDJilDGE 

Asking  the  %uay  to  Sion.     Jer.  1.  5, 

1  INQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way, 
"*■  That  leads  to  Sion's  hill. 

And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  determin'd  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there  ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer  ! 

4  O  come,  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands. 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

CHURCH  MEETINGS. 
CCCXXXIV.     S.  M.     S.  Si'ENNE-rr. 
Prais'e  for  con-oersion.  Psalm  Ixiv.  16. 
i   r^  OME,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
^^   And  listen  while  I  tell, 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escap'd 
The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

2  The  flatt'ring  joys  of  sens^ 

Assaird  my  foolish  heart. 
While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill. 
Guided  the  poisonous  dart. 

3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 

But  fell  to  rise  again ; 


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My  anguish  rous*d  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

4  Darkness  and  shame  and  grief 

Oppress'd  my  gloomy  mind ; 
I  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

5  At  length,  to  God  I  cry'd  ; 

He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh, 
He  heard,  and  instantly  he  sent 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

6  My  drooping  head  he  rais'd, 

My  bleeding  wounds  he  heal'd, 
Pardon*d  my  sins,  and  with  a  smile 
The  gracious  pardon  seal'd. 

7  O  !  may  I  ne'er  forget 

The  mercy  of  my  God  ; 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 

CCCXXXV.     CM.     Bippon's  Selec. 

T/ie  Conversion  of  Sinners  a  matter  for  Pray  cr 
and  Praise. 

\  nPHERE's  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 
^     When  prodigals  return, 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  "  Come  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done,'* 

Is  a  reviving  sound  :* 
O  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
E'en  all  the  globe  around. 

3  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day ; 


i36  THE  CHURCH. 

That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

Great  God  the  work^is  all  thine  own, 

Thine  be  the  praises  too, 
Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 

Give  thee  the  glory  due. 

CCCXXXVI.    CM.    JVEJvroN. 
jiJiostacy>—^Will  ye  also  go  away  P 

1  "\1^HEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

~  ^     (Alas  I  what  numbers  do  !) 

Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  ?" 

2  Ah,  Lord  !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast; 
I  feel  I  must  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  : 
To  whom,  or  whither,  could  I  §;o, 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 
1  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assur'd 

Thou  art  the  Chrisi  of  God  ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd 

By  promise  and  by  blood. 
i  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd. 

Could  never  reach  my  case  ; 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find. 

But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 
)  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  bless'd> 

And  satisfy  my  heart. 


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7  What  anguish  has  that  question  siirr'd, 
If  I  will  also  go  ? 
Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer,  No ! 

CCCXXXVII.    L.  M.     Si-EELE. 

To  luhoin  shall  ive  go  but  unto  thee  ?  or.  Life  and 

Safety  in  Christ  alone.  John  vi.  67 — 69. 

1   nPHOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
■*•     My  Refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 
-2  Whither,  ah  !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  L 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives. 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  calU 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore, 

Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care  : 
Depart  from  thee — *tis  death, — 'tis  more 
'Tis  endless  ruin,  deep  despair! 

6  Lo  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  ^ 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eycj 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  thine. 


338  339  THE  CHURCH. 

CCCXXXVIII.     L.  M.     Riippon's  Sel^c, 

Deliverances.     Num^  xxiii.  23. 
1  ■\X/'HAT  hath  God  wrought .'  might  Isra'l 
^^     say, 

"When  Jordan  roll'd  its  tide  away, 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bands, 
Safely  to  march  across  its  sands. 

2  What  hath  God  wrought  !  might  well  be  said, 
When  Jesus,  rising  from  the  dead, 
Scatter'd  the  shades  of  Pagan  night. 

And  blessM  the  nations  with  his  light. 

3  What  hath  God  wrought  !  O  blissful  theme! 
Are  we  redeem'd  and  call'd  by  him  ? 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  through  ?— • 
And  safe  arrive  at  glory  too  ! — 

4  The  news  shall  every  harp  employ, 
Fill  ev'ry  tongue  with  rapt'rous  joy  ; 
When  shall  we  join  the  heavenly  throng, 
To  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song  1 

CCCXXXIX.     L.  M.     A^EJv  Selec. 

For  church  meeting. 

1  "^"OW  we  are  met  in  holy  fear, 

•'-^    To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare,  ^ 
The  rich  compassions  of  a  God, 
The  virtues  of  a  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Jesus,  assist  them  now,  to  tell 

What  they  have  felt  and  now  they  feel  j 
O  Saviour,  help  them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  church  they  freely  own 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done, 
We'd  join  to  praise  eternal  love, 

And  heighten  all  the  joys  above, 


Tiii:  CHURCH.    340  341  34^ 
CCCXL.     CM.     JVriv  Selec, 
At  receiving  ficr sons  into  the  church, 

1  r\  WITH  what  pleasure  we  behold 
^-^  Sinners  to  Canaan  move, 
Leaving  the  fleeting  things  of  earth. 

For  greater  things  above.  v 

2  These  having  openly  confessed 

The  great Immanuel's  name; 
With  sacred  pleasure  we  receive. 
As  lovers  of  the  Lamb. 

3  Lord,  may  they  ever  live  to  thee, 

,  And  grow  in  heavenly  love ; 
Still  may  they  fight  the  fight  of  faith, 
Till  crown'd  with  thee  above. 

CCCXLL     L.M.     NewSelec. 
The  same. 

1  "D  ENEW'D  by  grace,  we  love  the  word, 
'*■•"  And  yield  our  souls  to  Christ  the  Lord; 
Then  to  the  Church  ourselves  we  give 

In  holy  fellowship  to  live. 

2  Lord  may  we  feel  that  we  are  thine, 
And  sweetly  on  thy  breast  recline, 
Thy  name  revere,  thy  word  obey, 
And  never  cease  to  watch  and  pray. 

3  INIay  we  continue  in  thy  ways, 
Delight  to  pray — delight  to  praise  j 
Among  thy  saints  abide  in  love, 
Till  call'd  to  shine  in  realms  above. 

CCCXLH.    CM.    P 


Prayer  for  a  revival. 
i  riREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel's  host; 
^^  Behold  us  faint  aud  few ; 


343  THE    CHURCH* 

Diffuse  on  us  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Revive  thy  work  anew. 

2  Immanuel  God,  thy  power  display, 

Thy  ransoni'd  people  claim ; 
Make  Satan's  fetters  all  give  way. 
Before  thy  gracious  reign. 

3  "  Say  to  the  North  give  up  heaven's  heirs,- 

"  Nor  let  the  South  keep  back  ; 
"  O  bring  thy  ransom'd  sons  from  far, 
"  Nor  let  thy  daughters  lack  I" 

4  Eternal  Spirit !  deign  to  come, 

Thy  quick'ning  influence  give 
Come  enter  souls  in  nature's  gloom 
And  they  shall  quickly  live. 

5  Then  soon  a  Bethel  we  shall  raise, 

A  dwelling  for  our  God  ; 
A  num'rous  throng  to  sing  his  praise 
Who  wash*d  us  in  his  blood. 

CHURCH  OFFICERS. 

l^INISTERS.* 

CCCXLIII.     L.M.     Doddridge. 

The  institution  ofGosfiel  Ministry  from  Christ. 
Eph.  iv.  8,  U,  12. 

1  "C*  ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

-^     Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vowsc 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care, 

2  The  Saviour,  Avhen  to  heaven  he  rose, 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

*  Under  this  head  may  be  found  suitv^ble  bymRS  SP 
associations. 


THE  CHURCH.  344 

3  Hence  sprung  th*  apostles,  honour'd  name. 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  live  : 
While,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 

'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they^tand. 
So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
^hall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 
>  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know. 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow : 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

CCCXLIV.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Peeking  direction  in  the  choice  of  a  fiastor 

\   OHEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
•^   Thy  servants*  groans  indulgent  heari 
Pcrplex'd,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light,, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right : 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,  sustain. 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

%  Return,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  bless'd  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
D^ar  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee  ! 

y 


345  346  THE   CHURCtr. 

CCCXLV.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

J  Vat  c  king  for  Souls. ,    A71  Ordination  Hyimi, 
Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1  T    ET  Sion's  Watchmen  all  awake, 
•*-^   Aiid  take  the  alarm  they  give  ;. 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God> 

Thei"'^:wful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 

The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fill'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

0  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego; 
For  souis,  which  must  for  ever  live, 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 
Th'  account  to  render  there  ; 
And  shouidst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear  ! 
"»  ?.Ijy  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 
I'heir  own  Redeemer  see. 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

CCCXLVL     L.  M.   Walker's  Collec 
After  Ordination. 

1  TESUS,  in  truth  and  pow'r  divine, 

**    Send  forth  this  messenger  of  thine  ; 
His  hands  confirm,  his  heart  inspire, 
And  touch  his  lips  with  holy  fire. 

2  Be  thou  his  mouth  and  wisdom.  Lord, 
Thou,  by  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

•*  The  rocky  heart  in  pieces  break, — 
To  such  may  he  in  thunder  speak  I 


THE    CHURCH.  347' 

3  To  those  who  would  the  Lord  embrace, 
Give  him  to  preach  thy  Avord  of  grttcii ; 
Sweetly  their  yielding  bosoms  m-ove, 
And  melt  them  with  the  fire  of  love. 

4  Let  all  with  thankful  hearts  confess, 
Thy  welcome  messenger  of  peace  ; 
Thy  pow'r  in  his  report  be  found, 
And  let  thy  feet  behind  him  sound. 

CCCXLVII.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The   Goodnese  nf  God  acknoivledged  in  giving 
Pastors  after  hifi  oivn  heart.  Jer.  iii.  15. 
.   At  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister, 

1  C  HEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 
^  With  constant  care, >thy  humble  sheep  ; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modeird  by  thy  own  gracious  heart  ; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love. 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

.3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care. 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear ; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread. 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints, are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke. 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  prai.sc. 


348'  349  THE  CHURCH. 

CCCXLVIII.    C.  M.    A'£rroA\ 

At  a  Minister's  leaving  his  People. -^Paufsfare" 
ivell  Charge,  Acts  xx.  26,  27. 

1  '\17'HEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends,; 

^^     It  was  a  weeping  day  ; 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends^ 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  meet  again  with  joy 

(Secure  no  more  to  part) 
Where  praises  every  tongue  employ, 
And  pleasure  fills'  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain,) 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn*d ; 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  OAvn  heads  your  blood  will  fall 

If  any  perish  here ; 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all 
Shall  stand  approved  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone, 

Is  not  their  utmost  view ; 
O  !  hear  their  prayer,  thy  message  own. 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

CCCXLIX.    L.  M. 

The  People's  Prayer  for  their  Ministers 
1  \17  ITH  sovereign  power,  O  Lord,  defend 
^ '     Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend  ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
Aijd  make  him  to  the  end  endure-. 


THE  CHURCH.  350 

J  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace; 
Direct  his  feet  in  piiths  of  pe?xe  ; 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

"  Before  him  thy  protection  send ; 
O  guide  him,  save  him  to  the  end ; 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  enflame,  and  fill  his  heart, 
In  him  thy  mighty  power  exert : 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  prai«c 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

CCCL.     L.  M     Gibbons. 
The  Pastor's  Wish  for  his  People*  PhiLiw  I. 

1  TV/TY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd, 
•^^^  Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care. 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock, 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness, 
Adorn  the  gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practise  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  he,  descending  from  the  skies, 
Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honour'd  name,     , 
To  him  inviolably  cleave  ; 

Your  all  he  purchas'd  by  his  bioo^. 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 


yen  out  at  Dr.  Gibbons's   Meeting-house,  July  21^ 
when  the  place  was  to  be  shut  up  for  repair. 
Y  2 


351  THE  CHURCH". 

5  Such  IS  your  pastor's  faithful  charge,. 
Whose  soul  desires  not  your'«,butyo"Uy 
O  may  he  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  1 

CCCLI.     L.  M.     2?.  FnANCJs, 

Ministers  abounding  in  the    Work  of  the  Lord. 

1  "O  EFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
-*^   Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise 

For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loudth^'  healing  word  : 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme ; 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
Wc  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise  ; 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we,  the  purchase  of  his  bF^od. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound  ; 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground  i 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love. 
Our  care  below,  and  crown  above  : 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence  our  eternal  joy. 


THE  CHURCH,  352 

CCCLII.      C.  M.      JDOVDRIDGE. 
tov est  thou  me?  Feed  my  Lambs,  John  ^xi.  IJ^ 

1  Tr\  O  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 
"■-^   Behold  my  heart  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out, 

That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love ; 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy,. 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 
3-  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
i)oth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 

My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 
4  [Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  facG 

I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

3  Would  not  mine  ardent  spirit  vie 

With  angels  round  the  throne, 
To  execute  thy  sacred  will, 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ? 

6  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honour  of  thy  name  ? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  th*  immortal  flame  ?] 

7  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But,  O  !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
Aud  learn  to  love  thee  more. 


S65    354^  THE  CHURCH. 

CCCLIIL     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Christ's  Care  of  Ministers  a?id  C/iurc/ies 
Rev.  ii.  1. 

S  TylTE  bless  the  eternal  Source  of  light, 
▼  »      Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine  ; 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world, 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  tlie  church's  sovereign  King, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are ; 
Fix'd  inthe  temples  of  his  love 
To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 

3  Still  be  our  purity  preserv'd ; 

Still  fed  with  oil  the  flame  ; 
And  in  deep  characters  inscrib'd; 
Our  heavenly  Master's  name. 

4  Then,  while  between  our  ranks  he  walks, 

And  all  our  state  surveys, 
His  smiles  shall  with  new  lustre  deck 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

CCCLIV.      148th.     JVeivt'on. 
Travailing  171  Birt/ifor  Souls.   Gal,  jy.  19. 
1   VirrHAT  contradictions  meet 
^^    In  ministers'  employ  I 
It  is  a  bitter  sweet, 
A  sorrow  full  of  joy  : 
No  other  post  affords  a  |>lace 
For  equal  honour  or  disgrace^! 
2       Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  faithful  preachers  feel ; 
Constrain'd  to  speak  in  vain, 
To  iiearts  as  hard  as  steel  1 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt. 


THE  CHURCH.  ^5S 

3      The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth ; 

Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive,  their  rest  departs^ 
Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinner's  heart;^. 
4;      If  some  small  hope  appear,  ^ 

They  still  are  not  content, 

But,  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv*d, 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev*d  ? 
J      But  when  their  pains  succeed, 

And  from  the  tender  blade, 

The  rip'ning  ears  proceed, 

Their  toils  are  overpaid : 
No  harvest  joy  can  equal  theirS; 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares. 
5       On  what  has  now  been  sown, 

Thy  blessings,  Lord,  bestow  ; 

The  pow'r  is  thine  alone, 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise,. 

DEACONS. 

CCCLV.    L.  M.     Rip,  Selec.    Altered, 

At  a  Choice  of  Deacons.   I  Tim.  iii.  8,  13. 

I  TfAIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow, 
*•     And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys ; 
Her  officers  are  all  thy  own, 
Withallthe  gifts  thy  hand  employ^. 


S56  SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne,  we  lift  our  eyes, 
Forblessingj  to  attend  our  choice. 
Of  Deacons,  generous,  prudent,  wise. 
That  we  together  may  rejoice 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  tdble  spread, 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 

And  fill  the  hungry  poor  with  bread  \ 

4  [When  pastoi',  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd  I 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 
Of  boldness  in  the  christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd— 
The  work  of  love  is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  t.ibles  here. 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 


SPREAD  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 
CCCLVL     L.  M.     RjppoNs  Selec. 
The  Spread  of  the  Gospel.     Matt.  vi.   10. 
np  O  distant  lands  thy  gospel  send, 
1     -■■     And  thus  thy  elupire  wide  extend : 
To  Gentile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  grace  !  salvation  show. 

*  If  this  hymn  be  sung  before  the  choice,  then  the  se= 
xjond  line  of  the  second  verse  may  stand  thus,     - 

"  For  wisdom  to  direct  our  choice.'* 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.  S57 

2  Where'er  thy  sun,  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  O  God  !  immortalize  : 
May  nations  yet  unborn  confess. 
Thy  wisdom,  power  and  righteousness. 

CCCLVII.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec, 

The  increase  of  the  Church  firomised  and 
pleaded.     Psalm  ii.  8. 

1  17  ATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledgM 
-*-     To  thine  exalted  Son, 

That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  "  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

"  For  thine  inheritance, 
"  And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
"  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own ; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowds 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  [When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribes, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace.] 

5  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongues. 

Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption  given  ? 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south., 

Then  be  his  name  ador'd! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord ! 


358  SPREAD   or   THE    GOSPEL* 

7  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame: 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs 
Redeeming  love  proclaim  I 

CCCLVIIl.     C.  M.     JRippon's  Selec, 
Prayer  for  Missonaries^ 

1  r^  REAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
^^  Are  by  creation  thine  ; 

And  in  thy  works  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind. 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord)  -vvhen  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

'Till  every  Land  and  every  Tribe 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound : 

4  O  when  shall  Afric*s  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word, 
And  vassals  long-enslav*d  become 
The  free-men  of  the  Lord? 

5  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribe, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race. 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  see  his  grace  ? 
(j  Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 
Their  cruelty  to  love; 
Soften  the  tyger  to  a  Iamb, 
The  vulture  to  a  dove ! 
7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 
To  spread  the  gospel's  rays. 


SPREAD    OF    THE    GOSPEL.    359  360 

And  build  on  sin's  demolish*d  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise  1 

CCCLIX.     L.  M.  J^ippon's  Selec, 
Longing  for  the  latter  day  Glory. 

1  TITOW  many  years  has  man  been  driven 
■*'-*■  Far  off  from  happiness  and  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wandering  church,  to  roam  no  more? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past 
Since  Adam  from  thy  sight  was  cast; 
And  e-ver  since^  his  fallen  race, 
From  age  to  age  are  void  of  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim 
The  judgment  of  the  martyr'd  Lamb  ? 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  free, 
And  keep  th'  eternal  jubilee  1 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord  ;  in  every  land, 
Send  thou  thine  angels  and  command; 
"  Go  sound  deliverance ;  loudly  blow 
"  Salvation  to  the  saints  below  1" 

5  Wc  want  to  have  the  day  appear ! 
The  promis'd  great  sabbatic  year, 
When,  far  from  grief,  and  sin,  and  hell^ 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  'Till  then,  we  will  not  let  thee  rest, ; 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request; 
And  this  our  daily  prayer  shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 

CCCLX.     112th.     Eippon's  Selec. 
Gentiles  Fraying  for  Jews.  Rojn.xi.  1,2,25,26, 
1  17  ATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 
-■-    Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's,  seed  5 
#         z 


361  THE    WORLD. 

Justly  they  claim  the  softest  prayer 

From  us  adopted  in  their  stead: 
Who  mercy  through  their  flill  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 

2  Outcasts  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 

Through  every  nation  under  heaven^ 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucify'd, 

Unsav'd,  unpity'd,  vmforgiv*n : 
Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load^ 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  curs'd  of  God. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 

On  him  they  piercM,  and  weep  and  pray^ 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thy  word  is  past: 
*^  All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last/* 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  deliverer,  come  ; 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove, 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home, 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love. 
The  world  may  their  reception  view. 
And  shout  to  God,  the  glory  due. 


THE  WORLD. 

ITS  VANITY  &c. 
GCCLXL     C.  M.     S.  SrEN^ETT. 
Va7iity  of  the  World.     Psabn  iv.  <>♦ 
1  TN  vain  the  giddy  world  inquires, 
**■  Forgetful  of  my  God, 
"  Who  will  supply  our  vast  desires, 
"  Qr  sh^w  us  any  good  V 


THE   WORLD,  362 

;3     Through  the  wide  circuit  of  the  eart)x 
Their  eager  wishes  rove,  ' 

In  chase  of  honour,  wealth,  and  mirth, 
The  phantoms  of  their  love. 

3  But  oft  these  shadowy  joys  elude 

Their  most  intense  pursuit : 
Or  if  they  seize  the  fancied  good, 
There's  poison  in  the  fruit. 

4  Lord,  from  this  world  call  off  my  love. 

Set  my  affections  right : 
Bid  me  aspire  to  joys  above. 
And  walk  no  more  by  sight. 

5  O  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 

Upon  my  bosom  shine  : 
Assur*d  of  thy  forgiving  grace. 
My  joys  will  be  divine. 

CCCLXII.      C.   M.      JVEE.DHABt 
The  rich  Fool  surprised.     Li^ke  xii.   16— 2^-; 
1  T\  ELUDED  souls  1  who  think  to  find 
^^   A  solid  bliss  below  : 
Bliss!  the  fair  flower  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 
3  See  how  tlie  foolish  wretch  is  pleas'd, 
T'  increase  his  worldly  store ; 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns^ 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3  "  What  shall  I  do  ?"  distrest  he  cries, 

"  This  scheme  will  I  pursue  : 
"  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  dowiij 
"  I'll  build  thejn  large  and  new. 

4  **  Here  vnW  I  lay  my  fruits  and  bid 

^'  My  soul  to  take  its  ease  ; 


363  THE    WORLD. 

"  Eat,  drink,  be  glad,  my  lasting  store' 
"  Shall  give  what  joys  I  please." 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when  lo !  from  heaven 

Th'  Almighty  made  reply  ; 
"  For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool  ? 
"  This  night  thyself  shall  die." 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream  : 

And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone, 

In  thee  the  good  supreme  ! 

CCCLXIIL     L.  M.     Wji"rs's  Ltric  Poems, 
The  Fareivell. 

1  Tr\EAD  be  iriy  heart  to  all  below, 
•*^   To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares  ; 
To  sensual  biiss  that  charms  us  so. 

Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  ears. 

2  Lovd,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
Of  the  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize  : 
Their  paradise  shall  never  waste 
One  tiiought  of  mine  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  over-weigh'd 
With  mountains  of  vexatious  care  ; 
And  where's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 

'  A  bait  to  some  destructive  snare  ? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things  ! 
Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell  1 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  heaven  and  fill  my  vast  desires, 
My  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good  : 
She  was  all  made  of  heavenly  fires, 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food. 


THE    WORLD.  364  365 

CCCLXIV.    ,C.  M.     JV£w  Selec. 
Affections  on  things  above. 

\   T  ET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursues 
•*^     It  has  no  charms  for  me 
Once  I  admir'd  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day, 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  reveaFd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice. 

Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 
o  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone 

And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 

A  worthless  worm  like  me  ? 
6  Yes — ^though  of  sinners  I'm  the  worsti> 

I  cannot  doubt  thy  will. 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  lov'd  me  first, 

I  had  despised  thee  still. 

CCCLXV.     L.  M.     A'ejv  Selec. 

Hojica  of  Heaven  drown  cares  on  earth. 
«    Heb.  xiii.   14. 

''  ^Y-^*yE  ^o  abiding  city  here  :"— 

This  may  distress  the  wordUng's  mind; 
Z2 


366  THE    WORLD. 

But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear, 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 
2  '^'  We've  no  abiding  city  here  ;" — 

Sad  truth,  Avere  this  to  be  our  home  : 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
"  We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 
3>  "  We've  no  abiding  city  here," — 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do ; 
Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 
But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  *'  We've  no  abiding  city  here;" — 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight: 
Zion  it's  name, — we'll  soon  be  there 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  Zion  ! — Jehovah  is  her  strength  I 

Secure  she  smiles  at  all  her  foes  j 
And  wccyry  travellers  at  length, 
Within  her  sacred  walls  repose. 

6  O  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love  ! 

Where  pilgrims,  freed  from  toil  are  blest  J 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee  and  be  at  rest. 

7  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine  : 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here  to  do  his  will  be  mine  ; 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

CCCLXVI.     C.  M.     JVeiv  Selec, 
My  jiortion  is  abo-we. 
1   "TARE WELL,  vain  world,  to  earth  adieu^ 
■*■     Your  glories  I  despite  ; 
Your  friendship  I  no  more  pursue, 
Your  flatt'ries  arc  but  lies. 


THE    WORLD.  36^ 

2  You  promise  happiness  in  vain, 

Nor  can  you  satisfy ; 
Your  hif^hest  pleasures  turn  to  pain, 
And  all  your  treasures  die. 

3  Had  I  the  Indies,  East  and  West, 

And  riches  of  the  sea, 
Without  my  God  I  could  not  rest, 
For  he  is  all  to  me. 

4  Then  let  my  soul  rise  far  above, 

By  faith  I'll  take  my  wing       ,, 
To  the  eternal  realms  of  love, 
Where  saints  and  angels  sing. 

5  There's  love  and  joy  that  will  not  waste, 

There's  treasures  that  endure; 
There's  pleasures  that  will  always  last, 
W^hen  time  shall  be  no  more. 

CCCLXVII.     L.  M.     Songs  in  ^he  Alight-. 

Longing  for  Glory, 

\   "LJASTE  that  delightful,  awful  day, 

^  When  this  my  soul  shall  leave  her  clay, 
Mount  up  and  make  her  last  remove, 
And  join  the  church  of  Christ  above. 

2  Vain  world  1  what  are  your  toys  to  mq.? 
'Tis  Jesus  that  I  want  to  see  ;  f^ 

I'd  leave  my  friends,  my  life,  my  all, 
And  thus  address  this  earthly  ball, 

o  '  Farewell — no  more  I  tread  your  ground, 
'  No  more  I  need  the  gospel  sound ; 
^  My  feet  have  reach'd  the  heavenly  shore, 
'  I  know  no  imperfection  more. 

4  *  Let  friends  no  more  my  sufferings  mourn, 
*  Nor  view  my  relics  with  concern; 


26S  THE   WOULD, 

*  O  cease  to  drop  the  pitying  tear, 
'  I've  got  beyond  the,  reach  of  fear.'—* 

5  Through  tribulation  sharp  and  long 
I'm  brought  to  join  the  sinless  throng  ; 
Glory  to  God  for  every  wo, 

For  every  pain  I  felt  below. 

6  All  glory  to  the  Lamb  of  God  : 

My  robes  are  spotless  through  his  blood; 
*Tis  through  his  free  and  sov'reign  grace 
I  now  behold  his  blissful  face. 

7  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain 
In  glory  infinite  to  reign  : 

To  him  unceasing  praise  be  given, 
By  ail  on  earth  and  all  in  Heaven. 

CCCLXVIIL     CM,     Watts. 
Parting  ivith  carnal  joys. 

1  TV/fY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
^^^  And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 

And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  Nor  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  ;. 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  your  pow'r. 

3  There's  nothing  round  the  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire; 
To  boundless  joys  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heav*nly  road ; 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd  in  love, 
Aod  there  my  smiling  God. 


THE    WORLD.  369  2TQ 

CCCLXIX.    L.M.     TVAfT's. 

The  same. 
i   T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away ; 
*  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mmd, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistUng  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along- 
Down  to  the  gulph  of  black  despair; 
And  whilst  I  listenM  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss ; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach'rous  seas, 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above     • 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes  : 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ! 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode. 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

CCCLXX.     CM.     IVArrs. 
Love  to  the  creatures  is  dangerous,     k-- 

1  XTO  W  vain  are  all  things  here  below  I 
-*■-*"  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too ; 

And  ev'ry  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 


■371  GIVING   TO   THE    POOR, 

3  Our  dearest  joys  and  nearest  friends^ 

The  partners  of  Qur  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wav'ring  minds. 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ? 
Thither  the  warm  aSections  move^ 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food; 
^nd  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  *good. 


GIVING  TO  THE  POOR. 

CCCLXXI.     C.  M.     Doddridge 
Relieving  Christ  in  his  Mevibers,  Matt.  xxv.40 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  \ 
**    Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 

How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum? 
Hov\^  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below. 

The  partners  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed,' 

And  visited  and  cheer'd ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress^ 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard^ 


GIVING    TO    THE    POOR,      372    ^73 

3  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 
We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O  Ictus  rather  be^^  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

CCCLXXII.    L.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

Of  thine  own  nue  have  given  thee. 

1  Chron.  xxix   14. 

1  T^HE  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs^ 

^     For  me  a  well-spread  board  prepares  ; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise, 
He  knows  my  wants,  those  wants  supplies. 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  generous  store  ? 
No,  Lord !  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee> 
Shall  always  find  a  friend  in  me. 

CCCLXXIIL     L.  M.     Gibbons. 
The  Beneficence  of  Christ  for  our  Imitation , 
Acts  X.  38. 
1  "V^HEN  JeSus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

^  "     What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day  j 
But  miracles  of  power  and  grace. 
That  spread  salvation  through  our  race? 
■^  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue ; 
Let  alms  bestow*d,  let  kindness  done, 
Be  witnessed  by  each  rolling  sun. 
That  man  may  la&t^  but  never  lives.^ 
Who  much  receives  but  nothing  gives, 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank  j 
Creation's  blfft,,  creation's  blank; 
1  But  he,  who  marks  from  day  to  day, 
111  {^-encrous  acts  his  radiant  way, 


374  375  BAPTISM. 

Treads  the  same  path  his  Saviour  ti^od^ 
The  path  to  glory  aiid  to  God. 


BAPTISM. 

CCCLXXIV.     L.  M.     J.  ST'ENNEfr. 

A  Baptismal  Hymn. 

1  T^HE  great  Redeemer  we  adore 

-■'     Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save; 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave  ! 

2  "  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 

"  All  righteousness,"  he  meekly  said: 
Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will, 
Or  be  asham'd,  or  be  afraid? 

3  With  thee  into  thy  watery  tomb, 
Loi*d,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend  ; 

'Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room. 
To  lie  interr'dby  such  a  friend. 

4  Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way^ 
To  let  us  see  the  light  again; 

So  on  the  resurrection  day, 
The  bands  of  death  prov'd  weak  and  vain. 
r;  Thus  when  thou,  shait  again  appear, 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide, 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

CCCLXXV.     C.  M.     Charmouth  Tune. 

Nippon's   ^elec. 

The  believer  constrained  by  the  love  of  Chris: 

to  follow  him, 

1   "PXEAR  Lord,  and  has  thy  pardoning  love 

^^  Enibrac'd  a  wretch  s©  vile  ! 


BAPTISM.  376 

Then  kindly  bid  each  cloud  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile ! 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its  shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be  asham'd,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptiz'd^ 

3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 
That's  worthy  of  my  God  ?    . 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays  : 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  wi^ys. 

CCCLXXVI.     C.  M.     Devizes  Tune. 

Rtland^  Junior. 

Difficulties^  in  the  ivaij  of  duty^  surmounted'-^ 

hinder  me  not.     Gen.  xxiv.  56.* 

1  [AITHEN  Abram's  servant  to  procure 

^^    A  wife  for  Isaac  went 
He  met  Rebekah — told  his  wish, — 
Her  parents  gave  consent. 

2  Yet  for  ten  days  they  urg'd  the  man 

His  journey  to  delay ; 
^'  Hinder  me  7201.,''*  he  quick  reply'd 
"  Since  God  hath  crown'd  my  way," 

3  'Twas  thus  I  cry*d  when  Christ  the  Lord, 

My  soul  to  him  did  wed  ; 
"  Hinder  me  not,  nor  friends  nor  foes, 
"  Since  God  my  way  hath  sped  " 

4  "  Stay,"  says  the  world,  "  and  taste  a-\VhiI<" 

"  My  every  pleasant  sweet  ;'* 

*  This  Hymn  may  begin  at  the  sixth  verse, 
A  a 


M7  BAPTISM. 

"  Hinder  me  not^''  my  soul  replies? 
"  Because  the  way  is  great.*" 
)  ''  Stay,*'  Satan  my  old  master  criesy 
"  Or  force  shall  thee  detain  ;" 
*•'  Hinder  me  not,  I  will  be  gone, 
"  My  God  has  broke  thy  chain.*'] 
>  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
My  journey  Pil  pm^sue  ; 
Hinder  me  7iot,  ye  much  lovM  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 
'  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  leady- 
I'll  follow  where  he  goes; 
Hinder  mc  not,  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 
\  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  toft 
I'll  go  at  his  command ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  boimd,  ' 

To  my  Immanuel's  land. 
'  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home. 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

CCCLXXVII.    C.  M.     X  t^TEi^nEfr. 
Immersion, 

i   nPIIUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd 
-^     In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptiz'd. 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 
2  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 
Beneath  the  yielding  wave, 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  rais'd. 
Out  of,  the  liquid  grave* 


BAPTISM.  378 

S  Lord,  we  thy  precepts  would  obey, 
In  thy  own  footbteps  iread ; 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Ourever-living  head. 

CCCLXXVIII. .  L.  M.     Gregg.     Altered  bij 
B.  Francis. 
JVot  ashamed  of  Christ. 
i   jESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be  ! 
J    A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  1 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  '. 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !   sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'a  of  noon ; 
^Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he, 
Bright  morning-star!  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No ;  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  Yes,  I  may,    ' 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

S.  'Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain*— 
'Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  siain ! 
And  O  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  I 

7  [His  institutions  woul-d  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise  ; 


\79  380  BAPTISM. 

Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws.] 

CCCLXXIX.     C.  M.     ^'EJF  Select 
Jfter  Baptism, 

C^  AZE  on  spectators,  and  behold 
^^  This  blest  command  of  God ; 
And  wonder  how  you  can  forbear, 

To  tread  this  path  of  love. 
1  Come,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay  ; 

An  angel  said  of  old  ; 
We  say  the  same,  his  grave  you  may? 

In  water  here  behold. 
!  Buried  in  Jordan  was  our  Lord, 

As  well  as  in  the  tomb, 
And  in  obedience  to  his  word : 

We  imitate  the  Lamb. 
\  This  ordinance  is  plainly  given, 

'Tis  left  upon  record; 
Though  not  to  save,  or  take  to  heaven, 

But  show  we  love  the  Lord. 

CCCLXXX.    CM.    MewSelec. 
Another. 

iTT*  TERNAL  God,  now  smile  on  those. 
^^   Who,  hoping  in  thy  word. 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 
I  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance 
And  run  the  Christian  race  ? 
And,  through  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all  sufficient  grace. 


H 


LORD*S  SUPPER.  381    382 

LORD'S  SUPPER. 
CCCLXXXI.     L.  M.     TVjT'rs's  Lyric  Poews. 
Yarmouth  Tune. 
Christ  dyiiig'j  risings  and  reigning. 

E  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  1 
Lo  !  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  gi^ound  ! 
Come  1  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
jFor  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load  .' 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  I 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  I 
Butlo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  ! 

The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  \ 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies  1 

3  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns. 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains  1 

4  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  v/ondrous  King, 

*'  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  1" 
Then  ask  the  monster,  "  Where's  thy  sting^ 
-'•  And  Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ?'* 

CCCLXXXIL    L.  M.    J.  Stennet-t, 
At  the  Lord's  Table. 
I  T^HUS  we  epmmemorate  the  day, 
*-    On  which  our  dearest  Lord  was  slaia; 

Aa2 


383 

Thus  we  our  pious  homage  pay, 
Till  he  appears  on  earth  again. 

2  Come,  great  Redeemer,  open  wide 
The  curtains  of  the  parting  sky  : 
On  a  bright  cloud  in  triumph  ride, 
And  on  the  wind's  swift  pinions  fly. 

3  Come,  King  of  kings*,  with  thy  bright  train, 
Cherubs  and  seraphs,  heavenly  hosts  ; 
Assume  thy  right,  enlarge  thy  reign. 

As  far  as  earth  extends  her  coasts. 

4  Come,  Lord,  and  where  thy  cross  once  stood, 
There  plant  thy  banner,  fix  thy  throne  ; 
Subdue  the  rebels  by  thy  word, 

And  claim  the  nations  for  thy  own. 

CCCLXXXIII.     C.  M.     Wantage  Tune. 

jit  the  Lord's  Table, 
1   I   ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
"^  The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place  ; — 
^  I  that  am  all  defilM  with  sin, 
A  rebel  to  my  God ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

Tliat  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
iNIy  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
Pvly  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  ^^Eat,  O  my  friends,"  the  Saviour  cries, 

"  The  feast  was  made  for  you  : 
"For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died 
'"  And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 


THE  SEASONS,  &C.  384 

5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  : 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What,  will  it  be  above  ? 

6  [Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers  : 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love. 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord. 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee  : 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony.] 

THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.   ^ 
CCCLXXXIV.     CM.     JVeedham. 
On  the  S/iring'. 

1  TPHE  icy  chains  that  bound  the  earth 

'■-     Are  now  dissolv'd  and  gone  : 
Wak'd  by  the  sun,  the  blooming  spring 
Puts  his  new  livery  on. 

2  Where  awful  desolation  reign'd 

Blest  plenty  rears  her  head ; 
Exulting  with  a  smile  to  see 
Her  late  destroyer  fled. 

3  My  soul,  in  every  scene  admire 

The  wisdom  and"  the  power : 
Behold  thy  God  in  every  plant, 
In  every  opening  flower. 

4  Yet  in  his  word,  the  God  of  grace 

Has  wrote  his  fairer  name  : 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love 
My  noblest  songs  shall  claim.. 


5B5  386  THE  SEASONS 

5  With  warmest  beams,  thou  God  of  grace, 
hine  on  this  heart  of  mine  ; 
Turn  thou  my  winter  into  spring, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

CCCLXXXV.     C.  M.     Eip.  Selec. 
Spring. 

1   "QEHOLD!  long  wishM-for  spring  is  come, 
•*^  How  alter'd  is  the  scene  I 
The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress*d  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array 'd  in  green. 
^  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clustering  flowers 
Beauteous  around  us  spring  : 
The  birds  with  joint  harmonious  powers. 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join 

Opprest  with  sin  and  doubt ; 
I  feel  'tis  Avinter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O  !  would  my  Saviour  from  on  high, 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine, 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes: 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive 
And  blossom  like  the  rose. 

CCCLXXXVI.     C.  M.     Gibbons. 

On  a  year  of  threatening  Drought. 

1  TTHE  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command 
^     Leads  forth  the  smiling  year ; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  bloom  and  fl0^ycr 
'T  adorn  her  reign  appear. 


OF  THE  YEAR.  2S7 

3  But  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 
Blast  all  the  promised  joy, 
And  elements  await  thy  nod 
To  bless  or  to  destroy. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birtli. 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round  j 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God 

Now  darts  destructive  fires ; 
Hills,   plains   and   vales   are   parch'd  with 
drought, 
Andblooming  life  expires. 

5  like  burnish'd  brass,  the  heaven  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iron  turns. 

6  Pity  us.  Lord,  in  our  distress, 

Nor  with  our  land  contend  ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent. 
And  showers  of  mercy  send. 

CCCLXXXVII.     C.  M.     Rip.  Selec. 
On  a  year  of  threatening  Rain. 

1  XTO  W  hast  thou,  Lord,  from  year  to  year, 
^  ^  Our  land  with  plenty  crown'd  ! 

And  generous  fruit,  and  golden  grain 
Have  spread  their  riches  round. 

2  But  we  thy  mercies  have  abus*d 

To  more  abounding  crimes  j 
What  heights,  what  daring  heights  in  sin., 
Mark  and  disgrace  our  times  I 

3  Equal,  though  awful  is  the  doom, 

That  fierce  descending  rain 


588  THE  SEASONS 

Should  into  inundations  swells 
And  crush  the  rising  grain  ! 

4  How  just  that  in  the  autumn's  reigUj 

When  we  had  hop'd  to  reap, 

Our  fields  of  sorrow  and  despair 

Should  lie  an  hideous  heap  ! 

5  But,  Lord,  have  mercy  on  our  land, 

These  floods  of  vengeance  stay  ; 
Dispel  these  glooms,  and  let  the  sun 
Shine  in  unclouded,  day. 

6  To  thee  alone  we  look  for  help  ; 

None  else  of  dew  or  rain 
"Can  give  the  world  the  smallest  drop, 
Or  smallest  drop  restrain. 

CCCLXXXVIII.    L.  M.     WArfs's  Lyric 
Poems. 

The  God  of  Thunder. 

1  r\  THE  immense,  th*  amazing  height, 
^^  The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God, 
Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod  ! 

2  He  speaks  ;  and  lo,  all  nature  shakes, 
Heaven's  everlasting  pillars  bow. 

He  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracks, 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

3  Well,  let  the  nations  start  and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightnings  horrid  glare. 
Atheists  and  emperors  shnnk  and  die, 
When  flame  and  noise  torment  the  air. 

4  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spacious  realms  below, 
Yet  win  we  sing  the  Thunderer's  praise, 
And  send  our  loud  hosannas  through. 


OF  THE  YEAR.  389 

Celestial  King,  thy  blazing  power 
Kindles  our  hearts  to  flaming  joys, 
We  shout  to  hear  thy  thunders  roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 
Thus  shall  the  God  our  Saviour  come> 
And  lightnings  round  his  chariot  play, 
Ye  lightnings,  fly  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  glorious  storms,  prepare  his  way. 

CCCLXXXIX.     C.  M.     BAir.  Col. 

Thunder. 

\  '\\/'HEN  a  black  overspreading  cIouS 
Has  darken'd  all  the  air ; 
And  peals  of  thunder  roaring  loud, 
Proclaim  the  tempest  near. 
2  Then  guilt  and  fear,  the  fruits  of  sin, 
The  sinner  oft  pursue  ; 
A  louder  storm  is  heard  within, 
And  conscience  thunders  too, 
.3  The  law  a  fiery  language  speaks, 
His  danger  he  perceives  ; 
Like  Satan  who  his  ruin  seeks. 
He  trembles  and  believes. 

4  But  when  the  sky  serene  appears, 

And  thunders  roll  no  more  ; 
He  soon  forgets  his  vows  and  fears, 
•Tust  as  he  did  before. 

5  But  whither  shall  the  sinner  flee 

When  nature's  mighty  frame. 
The  j)ond'rous  earth,  and  air,  and  seg^ 
Shall  all  dissolve  in  flame. 
S  Amazing  day  !  it  comes  apace, 
Tl^je  judge  ia  hast'uing  down  ! 


!90  THE  SEASONS 

Will  sinners  bear  to  see  his  face, 
Or  stand  before  his  frown. 

7  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  find  a  way 

To  touch  each  stubborn  heart ; 
That  they  may  never  hear  thee  say, 
"  Ye  cursed  ones  depart." 

8  Believers  you  may  well  rejoice  , 

The  thunder's  loudest  strains, 
Should  be  to  you  a  welcome  voice, 
That  tells  you,  "Jesus  reigns  1" 

CCCXC.     C.  M.     Rip.  Selec. 

Slimmer — an  Harvest  Hymn. 

1  nno  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord, 

-■•     My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps ; 

My  tongue  his  goodness  sing  ; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  husbandmen  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness  : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sow'd  in  hope. 


OF  THE  YEAR.  391    392 

CCCXCI.       C.  M.       Sl'EELE. 

Winter. 

1  O  TERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
*^  Encircling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gdy  verdure  crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  v/ithdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  where  mental  winter  reigns 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Coiifin'd  in  cold  inuctive  chains, 
How  desoiutc  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  Sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul  reviving  ruy ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns ; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display. 

My  drooping  joys  restore. 
And  guide  me  to  the  realms  of  day. 
Where  winter  frowns  no  more. 

CCCXCH.    L.  M.     JVEJvroN,. 
Winter. 
EE,  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand 

as  stripp'd  the  trees   and  seal'd.  tli*? 
groimeK 

B 


I  QEE 
M,H 


393  THE  SEASONS,  &C. 

But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand. 
And  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 
3  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns. 
Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain  ; 
When  will  the  gentle  spring  return, 
And  cause  me  to  revive  again  ? 

3  Jesus,  my  glorious  Sun,  arise! 

'Tis  thine  the  frozen  heart  to  move  ; 

0  !  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies^ 
And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love  ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  regard  my  feeble  cry, 

1  faint  and  droop  till  thou  appear; 
\Vilt  thou  permit  thy  plant  to  die  ? 
Must  it  be  winter  all  the  year  ? 

5  Be  still,  m.y  soul,  and  wait  his  hour, 
With  humble  prayer  and  patient  faith  ; 
'Till  he  reveal  his  gracious  power, 
Repose  on  what  his  promise  saith. 

6  He,  by  whose  all  commanding  word, 
Seasons  their  changing  course  maintain, 
In  every  change  a  pledge  affords. 

That  none  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

CCCXCIIL     L.  M.     JRip.  Selec. 

The  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodnesii. 
Psalm  Ixv.  1 1. 

1   17  TERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  1 

-^^  Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ,. 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear 
To  hail  thee,  Sovereign  of  the  year. 

^  Wide  as  the  w^heels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise 
And  Uiiriuicss  when  to  veil  the  skies* 


NEW  YEAR*  394 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land  ; 
The  suiTimer  rays  with  vij^our  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores  ; 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  Ave eks,  and  days 
Demaml  successive  songs  of  praise; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 

With  morning  light  and  evening  shade, 
fi  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise. 
And  circling  sabbuths  bless  our  eyes, 
"Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar. 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


NEW  YEAR. 
eCCXCIV.     L.  M,     KewSelec. 
Another   Year. 
17  ATHER  of  mercies  I  God  of  love  ! 
•^     Whose  kind  compassion  still  we  prove. 
Our  praise  accept,  and  bless  us  here. 
Thus  brought  to  see — another  year. 
What  shall  we  render  to  thy  name, 
Or  how  thy  glorious  praise  proclaim  1 
Whose  constant,  kind,  indulgent  care, 
Has  brought  us  to— another  year.  * 
Thy  bounty,  pity,  patience  too, 
With  thankful  hearts.  Lord,  we  review ; 
And  own  we've  had  a  plenteous  share 
To  bring  us  to— another  year. 


395  NEW  YEAR. 

4  Our  souls,  our  all,  we  here  resign ; 
Make  us,  and  keep  us  ever  thine  : 
And  grant  that  in  thy  love  and  fear 
We  may  begin — another  year. 

5  -Be  this  our  sweet  experience  still, 
To  know  and  do  thine  holy  will ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  with  joy  sincere 
Bless  thee  for  this — another  year. 

6  Help  us  to  walk,  as  in  thy  sight. 
With  growing  pleasure  and  delight ; 
Then,  whether  life  or  death  appear, 
We'll  Wess  thee  for — another  year. 

7  Still,  Lord,  through  life  thy  love  display, 
And  then  in  death's  approaching  day 
We'll  joyful  part  with  all  that's  here, 
Nor  wish  on  earth — another  year. 

CCCXCV.     L.  M.     JRJP.  Selec. 
Hclji  obtained  of  God.  Acts  xxvi.  22. 
A''cw  Year* a  Day^ 

1  f^  RE  AT  God,  we  sing  thy  mighty  hand, 
^^  By  which  supported  stiil  we  stand: 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  shows : 

Let  mercy  cro>vn  us  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future  ail  to  us  unknown. 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And  pea-ceful  leave  before  thy  feet. 
i  In  scene  <;  exalted  or  depress'd. 
Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 


ENCOURAGEMENT,  Sec.  396 

T'iiy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 
When  death  shall  mterrupt  these  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortdl  tongues, 
Our  Helper-God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 


ENCOURAGEMENT  TO  THE  YOUNG 
IN  SEEKING  CHRIST. 
CCCXCVI.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

The    Encouragement  young  Persons  have  to 
seek  Christ.  Frov.  viii-  17. 

1  "VT"^  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 

■*■    In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 

His  people  had  in  view  ; 
And  laid  his  radiant  glories  by, 
For  sinners  such  ^s  you. 

3  "  In  souls  that  long  to  feel  my  grace. 

My  grace  saith  Christ  shall  reign : 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  tnove 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee  ?* 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love  I 
To  Jesus  let  me  flee. 

5  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys. 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  I 
Here  would  1  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
for  here  true  bliss  I  find. 
Bb  2 


397  098  PUBLIC  FASTS 

CCCXCVII.     CM.     Doddridge. 

Seekfrst  the  Kingdom  of  God.  Matt.  vi.  33. 

PW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 


N-c 


And  ardour  fire  our  breasts, 
To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 
In  heavenly  glories  drest. 
^  Behold  1  Jehovah's  royal  hand 
A  radiant  crown  display,    , 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  christian's  aim  ; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys. 
In  the  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm. 

The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 


PUBLIC  FASTS  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

CCCXCVIII.  C.  M.     C.  Ustick's  edition  of 
Rip.  Selec. 

For  a  Public  Fast. 
1    Q  EE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne 
^  Thy  mourning  people  bend  I 
'Tisonthy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 
3  Tremendous  judgnicnts  from  thy  haijd, 
Thy  dreadiul  power  dispiay  ;  . 
Yetir.ercy  spares  this  guiity  lancl, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 


AND  THANKSGIVING.  399 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are  ! 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  criee,  "  Forbear." 

4  What  land  so  favour'd  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  states  ! 
Our  numerous  crimes  increasing  rise^ 
Yet,  stili  thy  vengeance  waits ! 

5  How  chang'd,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  christian  name  ! 

6  Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

7  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  resistless  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

8  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
If  God,  our  God,  be  near. 

CCCXCIXc-    C.  M.    Pip.  Selec,   C.  Ustick^s 
edition. 

A  Hymn  for  a  Fast  Day.   Gen.  xviii.  23,  '^^. 

1  VU'HEN  Abram,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

^^     Before  Jehovah  stood, 
And,  with  a  humble  fervent  prayer, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued ; 

2  Withwhatsucctss,  what  wondrous  grace,, 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  1 


400  PtTBLIC  FASTS 

The  Lord  would  spare  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great  God,  and«shall  a  nation  cry. 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain  ? 

4  Columbia^  guilty  as  she  is, 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast, 
And  now  their  fervent  prayers  ascend, 
And  can  those  prayers  be  lost  ? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thee, 

Now  as  in  ancient  times  ? 
Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 
Gomorrah  in  its  crimes? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  we  bear  thy  name, 

Her-e  yet  is  thine  abode  ; 
Long  has  thy  presence  bless'd  our  land, 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 
CCCC.     L.  M.     Paul's  tune.  Z?jr/£5-. 

^''ational  Judgments  deprecated^   and  JVationaL 
Mercies  pleaded.  Amos  iii.  1,  6. 

1  T\7^HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword ; 

Oh  !  whither  shall  the  helpless  ily  ; 

To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 
3  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 

Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears  ; 

Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 

When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 
3  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call^ 

Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall ; 

And  is  there  no  deliverance  there  ? 

And  must  we  perish  in  despai;*  T 


AND  THANKSGIVING,  401 

*  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 
O  spare  our  guilty  country, — spare 
The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood  ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas  ? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  dowp 
,On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  wo ; 

'         Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

CCCCI.     L.  M.     Balt-.  Collec, 
Confession  and  Prayer. 

i   f)H  may  the  power  that  melts  the  rock 
^^^   Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here,  ■ 
Or  else  our  service  will  but  mock 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear. 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  land^ 

Thy  people's  eyes  are  fix'd  on  thee  I 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand. 

Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see. 

3  How  long  hast  thou  bestowM  thy  care 

On  this  indulg'd  ungrateful  spot: 
While  other  nations  far  and  near, 
Have  envy'd  and  admir'd  our  lot. 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt, 

The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone ; 
And  oft  our  enemies  have  felt. 

That  God  has  made  our  cause  his  own. 

5  But  ah  I  both  heaven  and  earth  have  heard 

Our  viie  requital  of  his  love  I 


402  PRAYER,  &C. 

We,  whom  like  children  he  has  rearM, 
Rebels  against  his  goodness  prove. 
S  His  grace  despis*d,  his  pow'r  defy'd, 
And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes  ; 

Profaneness,  riot,  lust  and  pride, 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  times. 

7  The  Lord,  displeas'd,  has  rais'd  his  rod, 

Ah,  where  are  now  the  faithful  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do. 

8  Lord,  hear  thy  people  ev*ry  where. 

Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess  and  pray, 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'd  away. 


A  PRAYER  FOR  THE  PRESIDENT, 
CONGRESS,  MAGISTRATES,  &c. 

CCCCII.     L.  M.     Rip,   Selec.    C.  Ustick's 
edition — altered. 

1  r^  REAT  Godof  all!  thy  matchless  power 
^^  Should  every  nation  still  adore ; 
Thee,  our  Sovereign,  we  would  own. 

And  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne. 

2  May  peace  her  balmy  wing  extend, 
From  age  to  age  upon  this  land  ; 
Grant  freedom  and  the  gospel's  sound; 
Make  every  blessing  here  abound. 

5  Our  President  with  wisdom  crown, 
His  soul  with  thy  rich  grace  adorn ; 
Kesolve  his  heart,  'midst  all  his  foes, 
^*To  launch  the  stream  which  duty  shows.'^ 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.                   403  | 

4  Over  our  Ca/iitol  difTuse,  ! 
From  hiils  divine,  thy  welcome  dews  ;  ; 
While  Congress^  in  one  patriot  band,  [ 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land.  j 

5  Our  Magistrates^  O  Lord,  sustain,  J 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain  ;  i 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat,  j 
Be  -vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky,  \ 
Bid  the  destroying  angel  fly ;  i 
With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire,  ' 
And  round  us  blaze  "  a  wall  of  fire. ^*  \ 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  j 

CCCCIII.      L.  M.       STEELE.  i 

he  shortness  of  Time  and  frailty  of  Man,  v 

Ps.  2txxix.  .\ 

1     ALMIGHTY  Maker  of  my  frame,  k 

"^^*^  Teach  me  the  measures  of  my  days  ^.  '\ 

Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am,  i 

And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy.  praise.  , 

2  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span,  j 
A  little  point  my  life  appears  ;  \ 
How  frail  at  best  is  dying  man  !  ^ 
Hov/  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears.  i 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise  and  show  I  \ 
Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind  : 

He  heaps  up  treasures  mix'd  with  wo ;  '  ■\ 

And  dies  and  leaves  them  all  behind.  \ 

4  O  be  a  nobler  portion  mine  ;  '\ 
My  God,  I  bow  before  thy  throne,  | 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign,  \ 
And  fix  my  hopes  ou  thee  alone,  \ 


404   405  DEATH. 

CCCCIV.     L.  M.     Rip.  Selec. 

1  O  INNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 
^    Why  in  such  dreddfui  haste  to  die ; 
Daring  to  leap  to  Avorlds  unkriown, 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urg'd  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams, 
Madly  attenjpt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  llames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unlojd 
The  glories  of  his  dying  p.diis. 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untoid. 


DEATH. 

CCCCV.     CM.     Canterbury  tune.   WAtrs^s^ 
Lriiic  J- OEMS. 

Death  ciJid  Kternity. 

\   IV/TY  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the  skiesj, 
"^'■*-   Go,  search^the  world  beneath, 
Where  nature  all  in  ruin  lies, 
And  owns  her  sovereign,  death. 

2  The  tyrant  how  he  triumphs  here,* 

His  trophies  spread  arou;  d  !  ' 
And  heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Througb  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  These  skulls,  what  ghastly  figures  now  I 

How  loathsome  to  the  eyes  i 
These  are  the  heads  we  lately  knew 
So  l^eauteous  and  so  wise. 

*Bunhill  Fields. 


DEATIT.  406 

4  But  where  the  soul&sthose  deathless  things^ 

That  left  their  dying  clay  ? 
My  thoiights,now  stretch  out  all  your  wings, 
And  trace  eternity  1 

5  O  that  unfathomable  sea  ! 

I'hose  deeps  without  a  shore  ! 
Where  living-  waters  gently  play, 
Or  fiery  billows  roar. 

6  There  we  shall  swim  in  heavenly  bliss^ 

Or  sink  in  iiaraing  waves, 
While  the  pale  carcass  breathless  lies 
Among  the  silent  graves. 

7  "  Prepare  us,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 

"  Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
"  Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
"  To  bear  our  souls  away.'* 
CCCCVI.     CM.     WAT-rs's  Lrmc  Poems- 
The  ivelcome  Messenger. 

1  T   ORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
-■^  Lie  gasping  out  his  breath, 
With  longing  eyes  and  looks  divine, 

Smiling  and  pleas'd  in  death ; 

2  HoAV  we  could  e'en  contend  to  lay 

Our  limbs  upon  that  bed  ! 
We  ask  thine  envoy  to  convey 
Our  spirits'  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing, 

To  venture  in  his  place  ; 
For  when  grim  death  has  loLt  his  sting, 
He  has  an  angel's  face. 
^  Jesus,  then  purge  my  crimes  away, 

'Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears  ; 
-  'Tis  guilt  gives  death  his  fierce  array j 
A^ndall  the  ?.rms  he  bears. 
C  c 


407         *  DEATH. 

5  O  !  if  my  threatening  sins  were  gone. 
And  death  had  lost  his  sting, 
I  could  invite  the  angel  on, 
And  chide  his  lazy  wing. 
C  Away  these  interposing  days^ 
And  let  the  lovers  meet ; 
The  angel  has  a  cold  embrace, 
But  kind,  and  soft,  and  sweet. 

7  I'd  leap  at  once  my  seventy  years,. 

I'd  rush  into  his  arms, 
-   And  lose  my  breath,  and  all  my  cares,, 
Amid  those  heavenly  charms. 

8  Joyfvil  I'd  lay  this  body  down, 

And  leave  this  lifeless  clay, 
Without  a  sigh,  without  a  groan, 
And  stretch  and  soar  away. 

CCCCVII.     C.  M.     Canterbury  Tune. 

Sl'EELE. 

.4t  the  Funeral  of  a  young  Person, 

1  "VA^IIEN  blooming  youth  is  snatcli'd  away 

^^     By  dciith's  resistless  hand. 
Our  heiirts  tiic  mounuul  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  W^iic  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  Mic.y  tais  truth,  imprest 
Vv'Ujt  awful  power, — 1  too  must  die,- — 
Sinii  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  eiigage  no  more  j 

Behold  the  gaping  lomb  I 
It  bids  us  siize  the  present  hour, 
To-uioriow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarmirsg  scene 

May  ever/  heart  obey  j 


DEATH.  408 

Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vam, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  may  we  fly,  to  Jesus  fly ! 

Whoso  powerful  arm  can  save  : 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high. 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing  healing  power; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

CCCCVIII.     S.  M.     Topladt's  Col. 
Prcjiaration  for  Death.  Matt.  xxiv.  44. 

1  PREPARE  me,  gracious  God, 
"*•     To  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
Thy  Spirit  must  the  work  perforn). 

For  it  is  all  of  grace. 

2  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 

And  wash  me  in  his  blood  : 
So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy. 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

3  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue,  ^ 

Thy  sovereign  love  make  known; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew> 

And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 
4-  Let  me  attest  thy  power, 

Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
'Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 

Of  everlasting  love. 


409   410  DEATH. 

CCCCIX.       C.  M.       DODDRIGDE. 

Death  and  Judgment  ajifiointed  to  all. 
Heb.  ix.  27. 

1  TTEAVEN  has  confirm'd  the  great  decree,. 
■'■■*•  That  Adam's  race  must  die  ; 

One  general  rum  sweeps  them  down^ 
And  low  m  dust  they  lie. 

2  Ye  living  men  the  tomb  survey, 

Where  you  must  quickly  dwell ; 
Hark  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
In  every  funeral  knell ! 

3  Once  you  must  die,  and  once  for  all 

The  solemn  purport  weigh  ; 
For  know,  that  heaven  or  hell  attend 
On  that  important  day. 

4  Tiiose  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veird. 

Must  wake,  the  Judge  to  see," 
And  every  word  and  every  thought 
IVlust  pass  his  scrutiny. 

5  O  may  I  in  the  Judge  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  friend, 
AifS,  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

CCCCX.    L.  M.     SwAiij. 
Encouragement  against  the  Fear  of  Death.   " 

1  "f^HEN  swelling  Jordan  o'er  us  rolls 

^  ~    Should  Christ  his  lovely  presence  liide^ 
Will  it  n©t  overwhelm  our  souls. 
Before  we  reach  the  Canaan  side  ? 

2  Who  knows  how  deep  the  flood  may  be, 

When  we  our  awful  summons  hear ; 


DEATH.  411 

Or  what  dark  prospects  wc  may  sec, 

When  his  black  banners  death  shall  rear  ? 

3  Well,  should  the  tyrant  death  display 

His  fiercest  form  when  we  pass  o'er, 
Our  skilful  guide  knows  all  the  way. 
From  Jordan's  brink  to  Qanaan's  shore. 

4  Yes,  the  Redeemer  once  was  dead  I 

And,  when  he  pass'd  the  gloomy  grave, 
Death's  blackest  waves  roll'd  o'er  his  head, 
That  we  might  know  his  power  to  save. 
o  Jesus  has  conquer'd  death  for  us, 

When  his  dark  mansions  he  pass'd  thro'  j 
He  to  a  blessing  tuni'd  the  curse, 
And  we  shall  triumph  o'er  him  too. 

CCCCXI.    L.  M.     BALf.CoL, 

The  Tolling  Bell. 

\   f^FT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 
^^   Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "  am  I 
Prepar'd,  should  I  be  cali'd  to  die  ?" 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath    W 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death; 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I'm  gone. 
And  plung'd  into  a  world  unknown. 

3  Then  leaving  all  I  lov'd  below. 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go ; 

Must  hear  the  judge  pronounce  my  fuU  , 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

4  But  could  I  bear  to  hear  him  say, 
"  Depart,  accursed,  far  away  1 
With  Satan,  in  the  lowest  he  1, 
Thou  art  for  ever  doom'd  to  dwell." 

ec2 


412  ,  DEATH. 

5  Lord  Jesus!  help  me  noAvtoflee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee  ; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

6  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
Secure  from  wrath,  I  need  not  fear ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be^ 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

7  Rather  my  spirit  would  rejoice, 
And  long  and  wish  to  hear  thy  voice  : 
Glad  when  it  bids  me  earth  resign. 
Secure  of  heav'n  if  thou  art  mine. 

CCCCXII.    L.  M.     JVA7'rs. 
Christ^ s presence  wakes  death  easy.' 

1  "\1/^HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

'        \Vhat  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are, 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still|pe  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O  !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  liaste. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate. 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  1  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there- 


RESURRECTION  413  414! 

CCCCXIII.     CM.     IVArrs. 
Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God. 

DEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afi^uid. 
If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 

And  never  yield  to  fear. 
I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  Creator  bid  ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah*s  top, 

And  view  th  3  promis'd  land, 
My  flesh  itseii  would  long  to  drop, 

And  pray  for  the  command. 
Clasp'd  in  my  heav'nly  Father's  armsj 

I  would  forget  my  breatli. 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 

Of  so  divine  a  death. 


RESURRECTION.  -^ 

UCCCXIV.     C.  M.     Rippon's  Selec. 

The  Bodies  of  the  Saints  quickened  ajid  raised 
•    by  the  Sjiirit.     Rom.  viii.    11. 

i  TI7HY  should  our   murmuring-  thoughts 
^^     delight 

To  grovel  in  the  dust  ? 
Oi^vhy  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  th'  expiring  just  ? 
J  Did  not  the  Lord  our  Saviour  die, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave  ?  ' 
Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  on  hig-lr, 
And  prove  his  power  to  save  ?" 


415  RESURRECTION. 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints  ? 
And  should  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resomid  with  long  complaints  ? 

4  Awake,  my  soul,  and  like  the  sim 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud  ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  tho'  broke  with  sighs. 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud. 

5  The  Spirit  rais'd  my  Saviour  up, 

When  he  had  bled  for  me  ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and  thee. 

6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust, 

Your  hymns  of  victory  sin  g  ; 
'And  let  his  dying  servants  trust 
Their  ever  living  King. 

CCCCXV.     C.  M.     WArrs's  Lyric  Forms. 
A  Prosjiect  of  the  Resurrection. 

1  "trow  long  shall  death  the  tyrant  reign, 
"*■"*■  And  triumph  o'er  the  just ; 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 

Lies  mingled  in  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades, 

T  h  e  daw  n  of  h  e  av  e  n  app  e  ar  s ; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  ; 
The  skies  divide  to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 

4  I  hear  the  voice,  "  Ye  dead  arise! 

And  io  the  graves  obey ; 


/» 


DAV-   OP    JUDGMENT.  416 

AikI  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

5  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway-air, 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King,  , 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

6  O  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  themcloth'd  in  white! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand   • 
Is  infinite  delight. 

7  How  will  our  joy.  and  wonder  rise, 

When  our  returning  King 
Shall  bear  us  homeward  through  the  skiei^y^ 
On  love's  triumphant  wing  ! 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 
CCCCXVI.     L.  M.     A7igels  Hymn  Tune, 

D  J  VIES. 

Sinners  and  Saints  in  the  Wreck  of  Nature. 
Isaiah  xxiv.   18 — 20. 

~   TT^^'^  great,  how  terrible  that  God 
"*  ■*■   Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod  ? 
He  frowns— ear  til,  sea,  all  nature's  frame 
Sink  in  one  universal  fiame. 

2  Where  now,  O  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down  \ 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie  ; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost; 
F<vr  ever-^O  1  for  ever  lost. 


417  DAY    OF    JUDGMENT. 

4  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  Adew  the  dreadful  scene; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  though  worlds  expire. 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  creature's  friend. 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

CCCCXVII.     S.  M.    Doddridge. 
The  Jinal  sentence  and  misery  of  the  iinckccL 
Matt.  XXV.  41. 
2     A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
"^^  And  must  the  dead  arise  ? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-descerning  eyes  ? 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound ; 
And  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  "  Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 

"  To  everlasting  flame, 
"  For  rebel  angels  first  prepar'd, 
*"'  Where  mercy  never  came.'* 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day: 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead  ; 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 


HELL    AND    HEAVEN.  418  419 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  seek  salvation  there. 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

CCCCXVni.    L.  M.     Doddridge. 

The  rich  man  and  Lazarus.     Luke  xvi.  25, 

1  TN  what  confusion  earth  appears, 

•*•  God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears; 
While  they,  Avho  heaven  itself  deride, 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And,  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end  ; 
That  end,  how  different,  who  can  tell  ? 
The  wide  extremes  of  heaven  and  hell. 

^  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who*  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine  I 
!Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

4  While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below, 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow ; 

On  Abram's  breast  he  leans  his  head, 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  share 
The  meanest  of  thy  servants'  fare ; 
]\Iay  I  at  last  approach  to  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marrage-feast. 

HELL  THE  IMPENITENT  SINNERS  OWN 
PLACE. 

CCCCXIX.     C.  M.     RrLAN^iJunior. 
TTcll^  the  Sinner^^s  oivn  iilace.     Acts  \,  25. 
T    ORD,  when  I  read  the  traitor's  doom, 
*^  To  <'  his  own  pUce  consigu'd," 


420  HElL    AND    HEAVEN. 

What  holy  fear,  and  humble  hope 
Alternate  fill  my  mind  ! 

2  Traitor  to  thee  I  too  have  been, 

But  sav'd  by  matchless  grace, 
Or  else  the  lowest,  hottest  hell 
Had  surely  been  my  place. 

3  Thither  I  was  by  law  adjudg'd, 

And  thitherward  rush'd  on  ; 
And  there  in  my  eternal  doom 
Thy  justice  might  have  shone. 

4  Butlo!  (what  wondrous  matchless  love  !) 

I  call  a  place  my  own 
On  earth  within  the  gospel  sound, 
And  at  thy  o-racious  throne. 

5  A  place  is  mine  among  thy  saints, 

A  place  at  Jesus'  feet, 
And  I  expect  in  heaven  a  place 

Where  saints  and  angels  meet. 
G  Blest  La.mb  of  God,  thy  sovereign  grace 

To  all  around  I'd  tell, 
Which  made  a  place  in  glory  mine, 

Whose  just  desert  was  heil. 

HEAVEN,  THE  JOY  OF  WORSHIP  THERE- 

CCCCXX.     L.  M.     St'eelh. 

The  nvorshi/i  of  Heaven.     John  xvii.  24'>^ 

1  r\  FOR  a  sweet,  inspiring  ray, 
^^  To  animate  our  feeble  strains. 
From  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day, 
The  blissful  realms,  v/here  Jesus  reigns.t 

2  There,  low  before  his  glorious  throne. 
Adoring  saints  and  ant-els  fall ; 

And  with  delightful  v/orship  own 

His  sJ^ik  their  bhs/-:,  their  hearen,  thrir  £•;■ 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN.   421422  423 

8  Immortal  glories  crown  his  head, 
While  tuneful  hallelujahs  rise, 
And  love,  and  joy,  and  triumph  spread 
Through  all  th*  assemblies  of  the  skies. 

4  He  smiles,  and  seraphs  tune  their  sohg5> 
To  boundless  rapture  while  they  gaze  1 
Ten  thousand  thousand  joyful  tongues 
Resound  his  everlasting  praise. 

5  There  all  the  favourites  of  the  Lamb 
Shall  join  at  last  the  heavenly  choir ; 
O  may  the  joy-inspiring  theme 
Awake  our  faith  and  warm  desire! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  Spirit  seal 
Our  interest  in  that  blissful  place ; 
'Tin  death  remove  this^  mortal  veil, 
And  we  behold  thy  lovely  face^ 

DOXOLOGIES 

FOR  BOTH  PARTS  OF  THE  BOOK,  * 

CCCCXXI.     L.  M. 

nrO  God  the  Father,  Gpd  the  Son, 
^     And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One^. 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth  and  all  in  hetiv'n. 
CCCCXXII.      C.  M. 
T   ET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  y 

•*^   And  Spirit  be  ador*d. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known; 
Or  saints  that  love  the  Lord. 
CCCCXXIII.     S.  M. 
V^E  angels  round  the  throne, 
*•    And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
*  For  several  Metres  in  the  second  part  there  ate  n<» 


424 28  DOXOLOGIES. 

Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Soii- 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

CCCCXXIV.    7s, 
f^  LORY  to  the  Father's  name, 
^^   Jesus'  excellence  proclaim, 
Sing  the  blessed  Spint's  praise, 
Angels  swell  the  notes  we  raise. 

CCCCXXV.     112th. 
P  RAISE  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
■*■     Ye  suff'ring  and  triumphant  host; 
One  God,  in  persons  three  adore. 

The  same  in  majesty  and  pow'r: 
Shout  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise 
Ye  sons  of  giory  and  of  grace. 

CCCCXXVI.     8.7.  4. 
r^  LORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
^^    Giory  to  the  eternal  Son ; 
Sound  aloud  the  Spirit's  praises. 

Join  the  eiders  round  the  throne  : 

■  lujah, 
;.  i:i  ihe  glorious  Three  in  One! 

ccccxxvn.    148th. 

f^  IVE  to  the  Father  praise, 

^-^   Give, giory  to  the  Son; 

And  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Be  equrti  honour  done  : 
O'lriiicrcies  thee  their  author  claim. 
Aii  honour  to  th'  eternal  name. 

CCCCXXVIIL 

nr^O  God  the  great  Father  be  praise.^ 
•*■     All  giory  to  Jesus  the  Son  ; 
And  to  the  blest  Spirit  of  peace, 
Let  honours  co-equal  be  done. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS 


SONGS 

ADDRESSED  CHIEFLY 

TO   THE   UJVREGEJVERATE. 

\.       P.  M.       jYEIVfON, 

Wariii72g. 

1  O  TOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think> 
*^  Before  you  farther  go  ; 

Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink, 

Of  everlasting-  wo  ? 
See  !  hell  beneath  you  gaping  wide  ! 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command; 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 
And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 
Then  be  entreated  iioW  to  stop. 
For  unless  you  warning  take. 
Ere  you  are  aware  you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  word  oppose  ? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 


1  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 
When  he  judgment  shall  proclaim. 

And  the  earth  shall  melt  away 
Like  wax  before  the  flam^  ? 
Then  be  entreated.  Sec. 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come 

And  drag  you  to  the  bar ; 
Then,  to  hear  your  awful  doom 

Will  fill  you  with  despair ; 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd ; 

Sins  of  a  biood-crimson  dye  ; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

O  what  can  you  reply  1 
Then  be  entreated  &c. 

4  Though  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  iin'd  with  brass ;  . 
God  at  length  will  make  you  fed, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass  ; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  shall  call, 

(Though  they  now  despise  his  grace,^ 
Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face  ! 
Then  be  entreated,  &c, 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know ; 
Though  his  arm  be  lifted  up 

He  still  forbears  the  blow  : 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  dy'd — 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come  ; 
None  that  come  shall  be  deny'd— 

He  says  there  yet  is  room. 
Then  be  entreated,  Sec. 


J 


TO    THE    UNREGENERATE.  2 

II.     L.  M.     MS.     Altered  and  several  verses 

added. 

Parting  address. 

1  'p'AREWELL,myclearestfrieiKls,  farewell; 
-*■     Before  we  part  I  must  you  tell ; 

If,  during-  life,  my  Lord  you  siiglit, 
He'll  plunge  you  in  eternal  night. 

2  Could  you  a  better  friend  embrace, 
Or  one  who  loves  with  equal  grace  ? 
His  glory  once  he  laid  aside. 

And  wept  and  groan'd  and  bled  and  died  ! 

3  Enough  to  break  a  heart  of  stone  ; 
This,  sinners,  may  you  feel  and  own  ! 
Nor  longer  coiirt  the  wrath  of  God, 
But  cry  for  life,  through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  You  slight  the  Saviour,  now  enthron'd, 
Who  once  with  piercing  thorns  was  crown'd  IKk 
But  soon  he'll  rend  the  skies  in  twain. 

And  burn  the  mountains  and  the  main. 

5  World  upon  world  in  flames  shall  fall  I 
The  whole  creation  hear  his  call ; 

His  friends  in  heaven  shall  be  combin'd, 
His  foes  to  hell  shall  be  consign'd. 

6  Methinks  I  hear  th'  awaken'd  say, 

O  dreadful  thought !  O  dreadful  day! 
Must  old  and  young  to  judgment  go  ! 
Then  what, — great  God  I  what  shall,  we  do  ;  ' 

7  Fly  to  the  Gospci-hiding-place, — 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness  ; 
He  now  receives  halt,  blind  and  lame — 
But  soon  will  come,  reveal'd  in  flame. 

8  Then,  O  the  dreadful  fate  of  those. 
Who  know  not  God,  and  truth  oppose! ! 

Dd  2  ' 


2  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

He  shall  take  vengeance  on  them  allj 
In  endless  burnings  they  must  fall. 
9  Grey  headed  sinner,  think  on  this ; 
May  Jesus  fit  your  soul  for  bliss  ! 
He  can  ;  though  at  th'  eleventh  hour. 
You're  not  beyond  his  grace  and  power. 

10  Young  men,  amidst  your  youthful  prime, 
Jehovah  claims  your  precious  time  ; 
And  while  you  carelesly  rebel, 
Beneath  you  gapes  a  burning  hell ! 

1 1  Young  women  too,  your  case  now  hear, 
You're  bound  to  death : — do  you  not  fear 
The  gloomy  grave— the  judgment  bar— - 
The  sound  "  Depart" — Hell  and  despair  I 

12  O  could  my  prayers  now  reach  the  skies  1 
Avail  my  tears  and  sympathies  ; 

I'd  weep  a  deluge  for  this  race, 
i^     Alas  1  in  vain ;  'tis  all  of  grace. 

1 3  Farewell ; — I  must  in  duty  be — 
You're  not  dispos'd  to  go  with  me  ; 

I  leave  you  l.iound  the  downward  road 
Resolv'd  to  bear  the  wrath  of  God  ! 

14  The  thought,  how  painful  none  can  tell;— 
May  Jesus  save  you  all  from  hell; 

O  sovereign  grace  thine  arm  display, 
Prepare  these  souls  for  endless  day. 

15  Thy  lawful  captives  Lord  redeem, 

And  grace  shall  reign  a  sovereign  queen ; 
Then  I'll  rejoice  with  them  above, 
And  sing  thy  free  eternal  love. 


TO   THE   UNREGERATE.  ^ 

III.      13s.     MS.     filtered 
The  Dream, 

1  f^  NE  night,  as  I  lay  sleeping  and  slumb'ring 
^^  on  my  bed, 

A  vision  there  appeared,  a  dream  came  in 

my  head ; 
The  awful  day  of  judgment  I  thought  was 

surely  come  ; 
The  Judge  himself  was  there  for  to  summon 

old  and  young 

2  I  heard  myself  call'd  forth  by  the  trumpet 

loud  and  shrill ; 
Arise  ye  sons  of  men,  let  your  deeds  be  good 

or  ill : — 
I  trembled  as  I  listen'd,  with  sorrow  grief 

and  wo ; 
But  could  not  be  exempted — to  judgment  J- 

must  go.  ^ 

S  I  had  not  long  been  there,  before  Satan  came, 

I  thought ; 
He  came  as  my  accuser,  and  all  my  sins  he 

brought, 
He  laid  them  down  before  the  Judge  and 

claim'd  me  for  his  own, 
I  felt  my  crimes  were  great,  and  exclaim'd, 

"  I  am  undone.'* 
The  Judge  then  gravely  said,  I  will  quickly 

end  the  strife, 
I'll  see    if  the  sinner's  name  is  not  in  the 

book  of  life  : — 
The  book  of  life  was  brought,  and  the  judge 

did  it  unfold ; 
The  sinner's  name  was  there,  and  in  letters 

wrote  with  gold. 


4  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

5  The  judge  then  sweetly  said,  O  Satan,  Satan 

stay; 

The  sinner's  name  is  here,  and  his  sins  are 
wash'd  away  : 

Then  Satan  trembling  roared,  and  in  a  dread- 
ful fright, 

He  said  unto  the  Judge,  those  inditings  are 
not  right. 

6  The  Judge  reply'd  most  sternly,  O  Satan  do 

not  lie 
Thou   knowest  very  well  that  for  sinners  I 

did  die ; 
I  died  to  save  my  chosen—their  sins   were 

laid  on  me  ; 
In  vain  dost  thou  accuse  them,  they  arc 

secure  in  me. 

IV.     8s.     MS. 

P  Tares  and  Wheat, 

I  'T~^HIS  is  the  field,  the  world  below, 
"*-     In  which  the  sowers  came  to  sow ; 

Jesus  the  Wheat,  Satan  the  Tares, 

For  so  the  word>of  Truth  declares  ! 

And  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 

And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 
.3  Most  awful  Truth  !  and  is  it  so  ? 

Must  all  mankind  the  Harvest  know ; 

Is  ev'ry  man  the  Wheat  or  Tare; 

Me  for  the  Harvest  Lord  prepare  ! 

For  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come ; 

And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 
>  To  love  my  sins,  a  saint  t'  appear ; 

To  grow  with  Wheat,  and  be  a  Tare  ; 


TO   THE   UNREGENERATE. 

Alay  serve  me  whilst  on  earth  below, 
Where  Tares  and  Wheat  together  grow; 
But  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come 
And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 
4  Then  all  who  truly  righteous  be, 
Shall  soon  their  Father's  kmgdom  see ; 
But  Tares  in  bundles  shall  be  bound. 
And  cast  to  hell, — O  dreadful  sound ! 
And  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 
And  Angels  shout  the  Harvest  home. 

V.     L.  M.     MS.     Altered. 
Miss  HAfAWAr^s  Experience. 

1  \rO\J^G  people,  all  I  pray  draw  near^ 

•*•    Listen  a  while  and  you  shall  hear, 
How  sin  and  Satan  both  have  aim'd 
To  land  my  soul  among  the  damn'd. 

2  I,  like  the  rest  of  human  kind, 

Was  born  in  sin,  both  dead  and  blind ; 
And  as  my  days  advanc'd  I  grew 
The  more  debased  and  form'd  for  wo. 
i  The  crimes  I  mostly  did  commit. 
Were  what  you  do,  and  plead  for  yet ; 
Those  henious  sins  called  civil  mirth, 
God  threatens  with  his  dreadful  wrath, 

4  I  many  times  to  church  would  go. 
My  person  and  fine  clothes  to  show ; 
But  of  my  soul  I  took  no  thought. 
Though  Jesus  had  it  dearly  bought. 

5  Full  eighteen  years  around  did  roll, 
Before  I  thought  on  my  poor  soul ; 
And,  O  I  I  shudder,  when  I  think, 
How  near  I  stood  upon  the  brink  ! 


5  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

6  At  length  I  heard  a  Baptist  preach, 
These  words  my  guilty  heart  did  reach, 
"  You  must,  he  said,  be  born  again 

"  If  ever  heaven  you  do  obtain. 

7  To  keep  the  lavir  then  I  was  bent, 
But  found  I  fwiii'd  in  every  point ; 
The  law  appear'd  so  pure  and  true 
No  one  good  duty  could  I  do. 

S  In  silent  watches  of  the  night, 
I'd  go  in  secret,  where  I  might 
Upon  my  knees  pour  out  niy  grief, 
And  pray  to  God  for  some  relief. 

9  My  Uncle*  said  "  dontbe  so  dull; 
Come  go  with  me  to  yonder  ball ; 
I'll  dress  you  up  both  gay  and  fine, 
And  make  you  heir  of  all  that's  mine.. 

10  Dear  uncle  that  will  never  do, 
It  only  will  augment  my  wo  ; 
Can  I  expect  in  bliss  to  reign 
By  adding  sin  to  sin  again  I 

1 1  Weil,  if  you  are  resolv'd  to  turn 


Ana  alter  silly  babblers  run 


None  of  my  portion  you  shall  have, 
I  will  it  to  some  others ieave. 

12  Be  it  so  ;  I'll  seek  the  Lord, 
Encourag'd  by  his  holy  word ; 
He  can  all  my  wants  supply. 
In  him  I'll  trust,  to  him  Til  cry. 

13  And  in  my  great  extremity, 
When  sad  and  helpless  1  did  lie, 

*  Miss  H.  lived  with  an  uncle  from  whom  she  had 
large  expectations. 


TO   THE    UNREGENERATE.  ( 

I  thought  I  heard  a  small  still  voice, 
Which  made  my  mourning  soul  rejoice. 
14-  Then  to  my  view  did  one  appear, 

All  mangled  with  both  whip  and  spear,; 
He  said  rise  up,  and  follow  me, 
I  dy'd  to  set  lost  sinners  free. 

15  Immediately  my  soul  did  rise 

On  wings  of  fiuth  toward  the  skies  ; 
All  earthly  things  I  counted  dross, 
And  glory'dinmy  Saviour's  cross. 

16  Now  brought  to  see  that  Christ  himself, 
Has  sav'd  my  soul  from  sin  and  death  ; 
I'll  follow  him,  though  much  despis'd ; 
At  his  command  I'll  be  baptiz'd. 

17  I'm  notasham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
According  to  his  sacred  word  ; 

I  value  no  one's  scoff  nor  frown, 
I  hope  to  wear  a  starry  crown. 

18  Come,  you  that  know  his  works  and  ways. 
Let's  join  to  sing  his  sacred  praise ; 

But  I  must  try  to  praise  him  best, 
I've  run  so  deep  in  debt  to  grace. 

VI.     8.  6.  8.  6.     MS.     Altered. 

1  Tr\EAR  people  all,  attention  give, 
■*^   And  hear  what  I  now  say ; 

I  long  that  you  with  Christ  may  live 

In  everlabting  day  : 
Remember  you  are  hast'ning  on 

To  death's  dark  gloomy  shade. 
Your  joys  on  earth  will  soon  be  gone — 

Your  flesh  in  dust  be  laid. 

2  Death's  iron  gate  you  must  pass  through, 

Ere  long,  dear  aged  friends ; 


SPIRITUAL    SONGSc 

Where  do  you  then  expect  to  go ! 

Are  you  not  in  your  sins  ! 
Pray,  meditate  ;— 'tis  not  too  late 

While  in  a  Gospel  land  ; 
Inviting  mourners,  at  the  gate 

Doth  Jesus  ever  stand. 
Young  men,  how  can  you  tui'n  your  face 

From  such  a  glorious  friend  ? 
Will  you  pursue  the  dang'rous  race  : 

O  don't  you  fear  the  end  ? 
Will  you  pursue  the  dang'rous  road 

That  leads  to  death  and  hell ; 
Will  you  rush  on,  bold  foes  to  God, 

With  devils  for  to  dwell  1 
Young  women  too,  what  will  you  do 

If  out  of  Christ  you  die  ? 
Prom  all  God's  people  you  must  go, 

To  weep,  lament,  and  cry ; 
Where  none  the  least  relief  can  bring, 

To  mitigate  your  pain  ; 
Where  you'll  no  more  with  Christians  sing 

Nor  ever  with  them  reign. 
Ye  mourners,  old  and  young,  now  view 

The  fountain  open'd  wide  ; 
The  spring  of  life  open  for  you 

Which  flows  from  Jesus  side 
Believe,  and  drink  in  endless  joy: — 

Press  on,  and  reign  above 
W^here  praise  shall  all  the  sav'd  employ 

And  all  their  souls  belove. 


I 


VIL     L.M.     BALf.CoL.    Altered. 
Longing  for  the  conversion  of  sinners 
LONG  to  see  the  seasons  come, 
When  sinners  shall  be  flocking  home. 


TO    THE    UNREGENERATE. 

To  taste  the  freeness  of  God's  love  ; 
PreparM  to  sing  his  praise  above. 
V'  A  few  more  days  and  all  must  go, 
To  realms  of  joy,  or  endless  wo ; 
In  worlds  above  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Or  sink  beneath  his.frowns  to  hell. 

3  Then,  sinners  all,  now  warning  take, 
And  all  your  sinful  ways  forsake  ; 
This  world  give  o'er,  leave  sin  behind  ; 
Perhaps*  salvation  you  may  find. 

4  Take  your  companions  by  the  hand^ 
Take  all  your  children  in  a  band  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  mercy  fall ; — 
Who  knows  but  God  may  save  you  all. 

5  Ye  mourners  !  hear  the  gospel  sound, 
Inviting  such,  wherever  found  ; 
Behold !  the  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  to  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

6  When  the  great  day  of  Christ  shall  come, 
And  he  collects  his  jewels  home  ; 

On  Sion's  mount  the  saints  shall  stand, 
And  join  the  bright  angelic  band. 

7  O  what  a  glorious  company ! 
May  we. be  there,  that  sight  to  see, 
And  join  in  praise  of  Jesus'  name, 
All  glorious  in  Jerusalem. 

VIII.     7s.    Balt.  Collec, 

Christ  <f  the  ark  of  safety. 

\   C  EE  the  gloomy  gath'ring  cloud, 
^  Hanging  o'er  a  sinful  land  i 

2  Tim.  ii.  25. 
E  e 


3  S-IU RITUAL  SONG^. 

Sure  the  Lord  proclaims  aloud, 

Times  of  trouble  are  at  hand; 
Happy  they  that  love  his  name  ! 

They  shall  always  find  him  near,- 
Though  the  earth  were  wrapt  in  flame, 

They  have  no  just  cause  to  fear. 
Z  Hark  1  his  voice  in  accents  mild, 

(Oh  how  comforting  and  sweet) 
Speaks  to  ev'ry  humble  child, 

Pointing  out  a  sure  retreat  I 
^'  Come,  and  in  my  chambers  hide, 

To  my  saints  of  old  well  known, 
There  you  safely  may  abide. 

Till  the  storm  be  overblown. 

3  "  You  have  only  to  repose 

On  my  wisdom,  love  and  care  ; 
When  my  wrath  consumes  my  foes, 

Mercy  shall  my  children  spare  ; 
While  they  perish  in  the  flood. 

You  that  bear  my  holy  mark, 
Sprinkled  with  atoning  blood. 

Shall  be  safe  within  the  ark.'* 

4  Sinners,  see  the  arkprepar'd  I 

Haste  to  enter  while  there's  room : 
Though  the  Lord  his  arm  hath  rais'd, 

Mercy  still  retards  your  doom. 
Seek — who  knows — he  may  be  found  : 

Soon  the  day  of  life  will  end ; 
Then  if  not  in  Jesus  found 

You  must  sink  am.ong  the  damn'd 


TO    THE    UNREGENEHATr,.  9 

IX.     Us.     Balt.  Collec. 
The  Gospel  Slighted, 
IVyr  Y  friends  and  my  neighbours  that  live  in 
•'■'-*-  this  place, 
Come  listen  awhile  and  I'll  tell  you  your 

case : 
You've  slighted  the  gospel,  despised  God's 

word. 
And  scoff'd  at  the  preachers  'twere  sent  by 
the  Lord. 

^  How  many  the  sermons  you've  heard  in  this 

place  1 
To  warn  you  of  sinning,  and  teach  you  free 

grace : 
But  now  may  the  preachers  complain  to  the 

Lord, 
And  mourn  that  the  people  rejected  his  word. 
">  Some  under  the  preaching  have  seemed  to 

mourn, 
Others  in  sharp  sickness  have  promis'd  to 

turn ; 
But  when  these  are  over  they  turn  to  their 

sin, — 
To   drinking,   and    swearing,  and    dancing 

again. 
ft  O  sinners  I   you're  left  in  a  dangerous  case, 
You  laugh  at  God's  people,  and  that  to  their 

face ; 

I     You  make  yourselves  merry ;    but  friends 
J^^you  don't  know, 
food's  vengeance  pursues  you  wherever  yOu 


10  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5  The  wicked,  we  read,  shall  be  turn'd  into 

hell, 
And  all  that  forget  God  with   devils  must 

dwell ; 
Then  pray  be  entreated  to  wait  on  the  Lord, 
While  Christ  is  proclaimed,  attend  on  his 

word, 

6  And  now,  my  dear  friends,  I  must  bid  you 

farewell. 

The  love  I  bear  for  you  no  mortal  can  tell ; 

I  would  above  all  things  that  God  might  pre- 
pare 

You  t'  meet  Christ  in  glory  and  reign  with 
him  there. 

X.     L.  M.     TiEBOut's  Col. 
To  Day. 

1  nnO-DAY,*  if  you  will  hear  his  voice, 

■*•     Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice  r 
^ay  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go. 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

2  Say  will  you  be  for  ever  blest, 
And  with  this  glorious  Jesus  rest ; 
Will  you  be  sav'd  from  guilt  and  pain. 
Will  you  with  Christ  for  ever  reign  ? 

5  Make  now  your  choice,  and  halt  no  more. 
For  now  he's  waiting  for  the  poor  ; 
Sr.y  now,  poor  souls,  what  will  you  do, 
Say  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 
4  Ye  dear  young  men,  for  ruin  bound,  Sj^ 

Amidst  the  gospel's  joyful  sound,       "Wkt^ 

*    The  Gospel  Dispensation — see  2  Cor.  vi.  2,  and 
Isa.  xliv.  8. 


TO  THE  UNREGENERATE,  10 

i.^ome  go  with  us,  and  seek  W  prove 
The  joys  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

5  Your  sports  and. all  your  glittering  toys. 
Compared  uith  our  celestial  joys, 
I.ike  momentary  dreams  appear'; 
Come  go  ^vith  us, — your  souls  are  deaf. 

ft  Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell  I 
Resolv'd  with  devils  for  to  dwell ! 
Still  we  w^ill  weep,  lament,  and  cry, 
That  God  may  change  you  ere  you  die. 

7  Young  women,  now  we  look  to  you  : 
Are  you  resolv'd  to  perish  too  ; 
To  rush  in  carnal  pleasures  on, 
And  sink  in  flaming  ruin  dov/n  ? 

8  Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell .; 
We're  bound  to  heaven,  but  you  to  hell ; 
Still  God  may  hear  us  while  we  pray, 
And  change  you  ere  the  burning  day. 

9  Once  more  I  ask  you  in  his  name, 
I  know  his  love  remains  the  same  ; 
Say  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say  wall  you  have  this  Christ  or  no  ? 

10  Come,  you  that  love  th'  incarnate  God, 
And  feel  redemption  in  his  blood. 
Let's  watch  and  pray,  and  travel  odj 
Till  Jesus  comes  to  call  us  home. 

1 1  A  few  more  days  and  we  shall  go 
I'rom  all  our  cares  and  foes  below. 
In  shouts  of  triumph  we  shall  fly, 

nd  dwell  with  Christ  eternalh% 
E  e  2 


r'i 


11  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

ENCOURAGEMENT   TO    THE  AWAK^ 
ENED. 

XI.     C.  M.    BuRKi<r<r's  Collec 
The  Sinner's  Rejlection. 

1  A  H  Lord  !  ah  Lord,  what  have  I  done  1 
-^^  What  will  biecome  of  me  I 

What  shall  I  say,  what  shall  I  do  ? 
Or  whither  shall  I  flee  ? 

2  By  wand'ring  I  have  lost  myself, 

And  here  I  make  my  moan ; 

0  I  whither,  whither  have  I  stray'd  ? 
Ah  !   Lord,  what  have  I  done  ? 

3  Thy  spirit  searches  all  my  heart, 

And  now  I  plainly  see. 
The  num'rous  sins  of  earth  and  hell, 
Are  ail  summ'd  up  in  me. 

4  The  seeds  of  all  the  ills  that  grow, 

Are  in  my  nature  sown. 
And  multitudes  of  them  have  sprung  ; 
Ah  1  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ? 

5  I  have  been  Satan's  willing  slave, 

And  his  most  easy  prey ; 
He  was  not  readier  to  command, 
Than  I  was  to  obey.  \, 

6  Or,  if  at  times  he  left  my  soul. 

Yet  still  his  work  went  on : 

1  was  a  tempter  to  myself;  . 

Ah !  Lord,  Avha^  have  I  done  ? 

7  I  scofT'd  at  all  the  threats  of  heaven, 

And  slighted  all  its  charms  ; 
Nor  Satan's  fetters  would  I  leave, 
For  Christ's  inviting  arms. 


^ 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  12 

I  had  a  soul,  but  priz'd  it  not ; 

And  now  my  soul  is  gone ; 
My  hopeless  cries  address  the  skies, 

Ah  !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ? 

XII.     10,  11.  MS. 

Mourners  invited  to  Christ. 

COME,  mourners,  attend, and  make  no  de- 
lay, 
Good  news  from  a  friend,  I  bring  you  to-day, 
'Tis  news  of  Salvation,  come  now  and  re- 
ceive, 
There's  no  condemnation  to  them  that  be- 
lieve. 
I  am  that  I  am^  hath  sent  me  to  you. 
Glad  news  to  proclaim :  doubt  not,  it  is  true; 
To  you,  O  distressed,  afflicted,  forlorn. 
Whose  sins  are    increased  and  cannot  be 

born. 
But  still  if  you  cry,  O  what  is  his  name. 
This  is  his  reply,  I  am  that  I  am  ; 
This  name,  though  mysterious,  will  fully 

supply 
Their  wants,  though  so  various,  who  unto 

him  fly. 
Exhaustless  and  full  for  ever  his  store  : 
Then  look  no  more  dull,  though  ever  so 

poor ; 
Though  blind,  lame  and  feeble,  and  helpless 
'ou  be, 

*s  able  and  willing  your  wants  to  supply, 
hen  only  believe  and  trust  in  his  name  ; 
li^  will  not  deceive  nor  put  you  to  shame  ; 
B^  ft)l]y  supply  you  from  his  gracious  store, 
Nor  ever  deny  you  because  you  are  poor. 


13  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

'    XIII.     10,  11.     MB. 
The  Convicted  Sinner  coming  to  Christ. 

1  "r\EAR  Jesus,  here  comes,  and  knocks  at 
•*^     thy  door, 

A  beggar  for  crumbs,  distressed  and  poor ; 
BUnd,  lame,  and  forsaken;  all  rolled  in  blood; 
At  length  overtaken,  while    running  from 
God. 

2  To  ask  children's  bread,  I  dare  not  presume, 
But,  Lord,  to  be  fed  with  fragments  I  come  ; 
Some  crumbs  from  thy  table,  O  let  me  ob- 
tain. 

For  sure  thou  art  able  my  soul  to  sustain. 

3  Town  I  deserve  no  favour  to  see, 

I  hated  thy  cause,  and  wander'd  from  thee, 
'Till  brought  by   thy  spirit  my    follies    to 

mourn. 
Now  stripp'd  of  all  merit  to  thee  I  do  come. 

4  Great  God,  my  desert  is  nothing  but  death  ; 
From  thee  to  depart  for  ever  in  wrath  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  to  the  city  of  refuge  I  flee, 

0  let  thine  eye  pity  a  sinner  like  me  ! 

5  For  since  thou  hast  said,  thou  wilt  cast  out 

none, 
Who  flee  to  thine  aid,  as  sinners  undone, 

1  come,  precious  Jesus,  condemned  to  die. 
And  on  thy  sweet  promise  would  humbly 

rely. 

6  Nor  can  X  depart,  dear  Jesus, nor  yieldj 
Till  feels  my  poor  heart,  thy  promk 

fiU'd  ; 

That  I  may  for  ever  a  monument  be, 
To  praise  ihee,  dear  Saviour  of  sinners  ilk' 
/   .    me. 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  14 

XIV.      8,  7,  4.      Altered  by  Topladt. 

Come  and  toelcome  to  Jesus  Christ.  Isaiah  Iv.  1 . 

1   (^  OME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
^^  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore ! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity  join*d  with  power : 
He  is  able. 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more  ! 

2  Come,  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome 

God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance. 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh— 
Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger. 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  j 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 
This  he  gives  you  : 
'Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden,  . 

Lo3t  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous. 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden ; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies  I 
^I^On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ; 
^ygriSear  him  cry  before  he  dies, 

«Ttis  Finished:'' 

Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 


15  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

6  Lo,  th*  incarnate  God,  ascended. 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood: 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb  : 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name. 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

XV.     8,  8,  6.      W . 

IV/iosoever  willj  let  him  come.     Rev,  xxii.  \7 . 


Y'E  scarlet-colour'd  sinners,  come  ; 
■*■     Jesus,  the  Lord,  invites  you  home  ; 

O  whither  can  you  go  ? 
What !  are  your  crimes  of  crimson  hue  ? 
His  promise  is  for  ever  true, 

He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 
.Baci.sliding  souls,  fill'd  with  your  ways, 
Whose  weeping  nights,  and  wretched  days, 

In  bitterness  are  spent  ! 
Return  to  Jesus,  he'il  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  you  so  much  lament.  ) 

Tried  souls  !  look  up — he  says,  ^tis  I — 
He  loves  you  still,  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test :  ^^  # 

The  Lord  has  giv'n  the  chiefest  goodj^p 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  blood  ; 

O  trust  him  for  the  rest  I 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  16 

4t  ~Ye  tender  souls,  draw  hither  too, 
Yc  grateful,  highly  favour'd  few, 

Who  feel  the  debt  you  owe  ; — 
Press  on,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give  ^ 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  find  it  so. 

XVI.     7s.    Stoel  Tune.     Bippon^s  Selec. 

J.ojigm^  for  evidence  of  an  Interest  in  the  Re- 
deemer ;  or,  venturing  on  the  mercy  of  God 
in  Christ. 

1  f^  RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear, 
^^  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honour  I  disdain. 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord,  are  vain  ; 
These_can  never  satisfy, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thoiy  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  from  my  guilt ; 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin  ; 

On  thy  mercy  I  rely. 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die.  . 
)  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 

In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 

Witii  my  earnest  suit  comply, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
6  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive 

-Ml  who  in  thy  Son  believe  ; 


17  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die, 
7  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown  ? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  ; 
Jesus,  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

XVIL     8,  8,  6.     J^Teiv  Selec. 
The  A'ivakened  Sinner. 

1  A  WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
•^*'  My  soul  in  guilt  and  thrall  I  found. 

And  knew  not  where  to  go  ; 
O'erwhelm'd  in  sin — with  anguish  slain ; 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  sink  in  endless  wo. 

2  AmazMI  stood  ! — ^but  could  not  tell 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near ; 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain ; 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 
3.  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled. 
It  pour'd  its  curses  on  my  head ; 

I  no  relief  could  find — 
This  fearful  truth  increas'd  my  pain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

O'erwhelm'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 
4  Again  did  Sinai's  thunder  roll, 
And  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul ; 

A  vast  unwieldy  load  : 
Alas  1  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  18^ 

)  The  saints  I  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
Yet  when  I  found  this  truth  remain. 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

I  sunk  in  d^ep  despair. 
G  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay. 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  pass'd  that  way. 

And  felt  his  pity  move  ; 
The  sinner  by  his  justice  slain^ 
Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again, 

And  sings  redeeming  love  1 

7  To  heav'n  the  joyful  tidings  flew, 
The  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anew ; 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise  ; 
All  hail  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain '. 
Unnumber'd  millions  born  again, 
Shall  sing  thine  endless  praise. 

XVIII.     7s.     JVeut  Selec. 

Come  and  ivelcome  to  Jesus. 

1  r^  OME  poor  sinnner,  come  and  se6, 
^^  All  thy  strength  is  found  in  me, 
I  am  waiting  to  be  kind, 

To  relieve  thy  troubled  mind, 

2  Dost  thou  feel  thy  sins  a  pain  ? 
Look  to  me  and  ease  obtain ; 

All  my  fulness  thou  may'st  share, 
And  be  always  welcome  here. 

3  Boldly  come,  why  dost  thou  fear  ? 
I  possess  a  gracious  ear, 

I  will  never  tell  thee  nay, 
While  thou  hast  a  heart  to  pray. 

4  Try  the  freenessof  my  grace, 
Svire,  'twill  suit  thy  trying  casp  ^ 

Ff 


1^  SPIRITUAL  SONGa. 

Mourning  souls  shall  ne'er  complaii>. 
Having  sought  my  face  in  vain. 

5  Knock,  and  cast  all  doubt  behind, 
Seek,  and  thou  shalt  surely  find, 
Ask,  and  I  will  give  thee  peace, 
And  thy  confidence  increase. 

6  Will  not  this  encourage  thee, 
Vile  and  poor,  to  come  to  me  ? 
Sure,  thou  canst  not  doubt  my  will  ? 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  still. 


I 


XIX.     7s.     J^Eiv  Selec. 
Jf  I  fierish^  I  jierish, 
F  I  perish,  I  will  go 


Trembling  to  the  Saviour's  feet. 
Perhaps  his  favour  he'll  bestow, 
Perhaps  I  may  forgiveness  meet- 

If  I  perish,  I  will  go; 

He  perhaps  may  pity  me  ; 

Unbelief  still  answers—no 

He  will  not  a  wretch  like  thee. 

If  I  perish,  I  will  go. 

Though  I'm  lost,  I  can  but  try — 

If  mercy  he  should  never  show — . 

Begging  I  will  live  and  die. 

If  I  perish,  I  must  own, 

God  is  j\ist  to  banish  me  ; 

But  I'll  venture  near  his  throne- 

For  his  pardons  ail  are  free! 

If  I  perish,  stay  my  fears — 

Can  I  perish  at  his  feet? 

Who  to  pay  my  gre^t  arrears. 

Died,  and  lives  my  advocate. 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  20 

6  Dearest  Saviour,  let  me  live, 
Stretch  thy  sceptre  out  to  me  ; 
All  my  sins,  though  great,  forgive  ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free. 

7  Shall  I  perish,  Satan  ? — no ; 
There's  a  new  and  living  way  ; 
Fly  then,  tempting,  subtle  foe, 
Jesus  will  not  tell  me  nay. 

XX.     7s.     JVEfvroN. 
Woman  of  Canaan.  Matt,  xv.  22,  2S. 

pRAYER  an  answer  will  obtain, 

-*■     Though  the  Lord  a  while  delay  ; 

None  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain, 

None  be  empty  sent  away. 

When  the  woman  came  from  Tyre, 

And  for  help  to  Jesus  sought ; 

Though  he  granted  her  desire, 

Yet  at  first  he  answer'd  not. 

From  his  word  she  draws  a  plea ;        ' 

'Though  unworthy  children's  bread;> 

*  *Tis  enough  for  one  like  me, 

If  with  crumbs  I  may  be  fed.* 

Jesus  then  his  heart  reveal'd, 

'  Woman  canst  thou  thus  believe  ? 

J  to  thy  petition  yield, 

All  that  thou  canst  wish,  receive  V 

'Tis  a  pattern  set  for  us, 

How  we  ought  to  wait  and  pray. 

None  who  plead  and  wrestle  thuti 

Shall  be  empty  sent  away.. 


21    22  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XXI.    L.M.     Wesley's  CoLLEc.  Altered. 
Sin  a  Burden. 
I   f\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone !    • 

^^   O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 

To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 
3  When  shall  my  eyes  behold  the  Lamb^ 

The  God  of  my  salvation  see ! 

Weary,  O  Lord,  thou  know'st  I  am. 

Yet  still  I  cannot  come  to  thee. 

3  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  ; 
Saviour,  if  mine  indeed  thou  art ; 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

4  Fain  wouid  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove : 

The  cross  ail  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

!\  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r, 
My  heurtfix)m  ev'ry  sin  release  ; 
Bring  ne^r,  bring  near  the  happy  hour, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 
Nor  let  my  Jesus  long  delay ; 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear. 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

XXII.     h'  M.     Broaddus*s  Collec. 
Desiring  Repentance, 
i  f^^  •  give  me.  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn  ; 
^^    My  sins  which  have  thy  body  torn  I 
Give  me,  with  broken  heart,  to  see 
Thy  last  tremendous  agony  1 


TO  THE  AWAKENED,  23 

2  Oh !  could  I  gain  the  inountaii;i*s  height, 
And  gaze  upon  that  bleeding  sight  I 

Oh  !  that  with  Salem's  daughters,  I 
Could  stand  and  see  my  Saviour  die  1 

3  I'd  smite  my  breast,  and  weep,  and  mourn, 
And  never  from  the  cross  return  ; 

I*d  weep  o'er  an  expiring  God, 
And  mix  my  tears  with  Jesus*  blood. 

4  I'd  hang  around  his  feet  and  cry, 

"  Lord  save  a  soul  condemn'd  to  die  1" 
O  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son  1 

5  Father  of  mercies,  drop  thy  frown, 
And  give  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  I 
And  with  my  broken  heart  comply : 
O  !  gi\  e  me  Jesus,  or  I  die  ! 

6  O  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  relieve  my  soul  from  guilt : 
Good  Lord,  in  mercy  hear  my  ciy, 
And  give  me  Jesus,  or  I  die  1 

7  O  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell, 
Or  else  with  devils  I  must  dwell : 
O  !  might  I  enter,  now  I'm  come  ! 
Lord  Jesus,  save  me,  or  I'm  gone  ! 

XXIIL     P.M.    BALt.CoLLEC.  altered. 
Salvation  to  our  King: 
I  r^  OME  all  ye  mourning  sinners  now, 
^^  Lo  !  joyful  news  I  tell; 
The  Lord  hath  sent  salvation  down 

For  souls  deserving  hell  : 
The  angels  brought  the  tidings  down, 

To  shepherds  in  the  field. 
That  God,  a  Saviour  had  proclaim'd> 
His  Son  he  had  reveal'd, 
Ff2 


23  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

CHORUS. 

Sing  glory,  honour,  to  the  Lord, 

Salvation  to  our  King, 
Let  all  those  washM  in  Jesus'  blood. 

His  glorious  praises  sing. 

2  Come  all  ye  poor  despised  souls, 

Unto  his  fold  repair  ; 
Where  God  his  boundless  love  unfolds, 

He  says  he'il  meet  you  there. 
His  glorious  presence  fills  our  souls, 

With  songs  of  loudest  praise, 
Let  all  that  want  a  Saviour  dear, 

Their  hearts  and  voices  raise. 
Sing  glory,  honour,  Sec. 

3  A  sacred  joy  now  fills  my  soul, 

It  came  from  heav'n  above, 
Which  makes  me  praise  my  God  so  bold, 

And  his  dear  children  love. 
I'll  serve  the  bleeding  Lamb  of  God, 

I  love  his  ways  so  well. 
Amazing  thought  1  his  blood  was  spilt 

To  save  my  soul  from  helh 
Sing  glory,  honour,  &c. 

4  When  weeping  Mary  came  to  seek 

Her  Lord  with  a  perfume, 
She  found  the  napkin  and  the  sheet 

Together  in  the  tomb. 
The  angels  said  he  is  not  here, 

He's  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
And  streams  of  grace  to  sinners  flow, 

As  free  as  did  his  blood. 

CHORUS. 

Sing  glory,  honour,  to  the  Lord, 
He's  now  upon  his  throne, 


TO  THE  AWAKENED.  24; 

And,  bringing  foreign  sinners  home, 
He  claims  them  for  his  own. 

XXIV.     148th.     JVEiFfoN. 
The  Beggar.  Matt.  vii.  7,  8. 

3       "FNCOURAO'D  bythy  word- 

■^   Of  promise  to  the  poor, 

Behold,  a  beggar,  Lord, 

Waits  at  thy  mercy's  door  ! 
No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine, 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

2  The  beggar's  usual  plea. 
Relief  from  men  to  gain. 
If  offer'd  unto  thee, 

I  know  thou  would'st  disdain  ; 
And  pleas  which  move  thy  gracious  ear^, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 

3  I  have  no  right  to  say 
That,  though  I  now  am  poor, 
Yet  once  there  was  a  day 
When  I  possessed  more  : 

Thou  know'st  that  from  my  very  birth, 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth. 

4  Nor  can  I  dare  profess 
As  beggars  often  do, 
Though  great  is  my  distress, 
My  wants  have  been  but  few  i 

If  thou  ^houid'st  leave  my  soul  to  Starve* 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve. 

5  'Twcre  folly  to  pretend 
I  never  begg'd  before  ? 
Or  if  thou  now  befriend, 
I'll  trouble  thee  before  : 

Thou  often  hast  reliev'd  my  pain. 
And  often  I  must  come  again: 


25  SPIRlTlrAL  SONGS. 

6  Though  crumbs  are  much  too  good 
For  such  a  dog  as  I ; 

No  less  than  children's  food 

My  soul  can  satisfy  ; 
O I  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 
I  must  have  all  thou  canst  bestow. 

7  Nor  can  I  willing  be 
Thy  bounty  to  conceal 
From  others  who,  like  me, 
Their  wants  and  hunger  feel : 

I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy*s  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 

8  Thy  thoughts,  thou  only  wise  ! 
Our  thoughts  and  ways  transend, 
Far  as  the  arched  skies 

Above  the  earth  extend  :* 
Such  pleas  as  mine  men  would  not  bear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 

XXV.       TlEBOUt's   COLLEC, 

Calvery. 

1  TJEARTS  of  stone  relent,  relent ; 
-*■-■■  Break,  by  Jesus  cross  subdu'd  ; 
See  his  body  mangled  rent, 

Cover'd  with  a  gore  of  blood : 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done  ! 
Murder'd  God's  eternal  Son  I 

2  Yes,  your  sins  have  done  the  deed  ; 

Drove  the  nails,  and  fix'd  him  there  \ 
Crown'd  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Pierc'd  him  with  a  soldier's  spear; 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice  ; 
For  lost  sinners  Jesus  dies. 

*  Isauihlv.  8,  9. 


EXERCISES  OF  B'ELIEVERS.  26 

3  Can  his  offering  be  in  vain  ? 

No;  acov*nant-keeping  God, 
Says  that  "  he  shall  see  his  seed*'— 

All  the  purchase  of  his  blood : 
Lord  with  sin  and  self  we  part ; 
Saviour  take  each  broken  heart. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS. 

XXVL     P.  M.     IVesley's  Collec.    the  Ig,^ 
verse  original. 

Rapture. 
\     TJOW  happy  are  they 

"■■■*•  Who  the  Saviour  obey, 
And  whose  treasures  are  laid  up  above  % 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 
5     That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favour  divine, 
I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 
When  my  heart  it  believ'd, 
What  a  joy  I  receiv'd. 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name  ! 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know. 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  morc> 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Saviour  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song, 

Oh  I  that  more  his  salvation  might  see  ; 


26  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

He  hath  lov'd  me  I  cry*d, 

He  hath  sufferM  and  dy'd 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above, 

All  sin  and  temptation  and  pain ; 

J  could  not  believe, 

That  I  ever  should  grieve. 
That  I  ever  should  suffer  again. 

6  I  rode  on  the  sky, 
Freely  justify'd  I, 

Nor  envy*d  Elijah  his  seat ; 

My  soul  mounted  higher, 

In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  world  it  was  under  my  feet. 

7  O  th*  rapturous  height. 
Of  thatJioly  delight, 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood ! 

Of  the  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blessM, 
Overwhelm^  in  the  goodness  of  God ! 

PAUSE. 

S     Now  my  remnant  of  days. 

Would  I  spend  in  his  praise, 
Who  hath  died  my  poor  soul  to  redeem ; 

Whether  many  or  few. 

All  my  years  are  his  due  : 
May  they  all  be  devoted  to  him. 
9     What  a  mercy  is  this ! 

What  a  heaven  of  bliss  ! 
How  unspeakably  happy  am  1 1 

Gathered  into  the  fold, 

With  believers  enrollM, 
With  believers  to  live  and  to  die. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  27 

10     Lo  1  the  day's  drawing  nigh, 
When,  my  soul,  thou  shalt  fly 
To  the  place  thy  salvation  began : 
Where  the  Three  and  the  One, 
Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 
Laid  the  scheme  of  redemption  for  man. 

XXVII.     7s.     J.Leland. 
Hoiv  do  you  do  ? 
1  "D  RETHREN,  I  am  come  again, 

•*^   Let  us  join  to  pray  and  sing ; 

Joseph  lives  and  Jesus  reignjs, 

Praise  him  in  the  highest  strains. 
3  Many  days  and  years  have  past, 

Since  we  met  together  last ; 

Yet  our  lives  do  still  remain, 

Here  on  earth  we  meet  again. 

3  Many  of  our  friends  are  gone, 
To  their  long  eternal  home ; 
We  are  waiting  here  below, 
Soon  we  after  them  shall  go. 

4  Brethren !  tell  me  how  you  do ; 
Does  your  love  continue  true, 
Are  you  waiting  for  your  King, 
When  he  shall  return  again  \ 

5  If  you  want  to  know  of  me, 
How  I  am,  or  what  I  be  ; 
Here  I  ^,  behold  who  will, 
Sure  lam  a  sinner  still. 

6  Weak  and  wounded,'sick  and  lame, 
All  unholy,  all  unclean ; 

Worse  than  ever  I  do  see. 
Yet  the  Lord  remember  me. 


28  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XXVIII.      8,7,4.     P -. 

Hope  of  a  revival. 
i   /^  OME,  dear  brethren  in  the  SaviouR, 
^^   Though  we're  few,  let's  not  despair  •; 
Jesus  able  is  to  favour  ; 

Fly  to  him  with  ev'ry  care  : 

He  is  able,  he  is  able 
Sion's  drooping  head  to  rear. 

2  If  but  two  or  three  remaining, 

Meet  for  pray'r,  he's  in  the  midst ; 
Let  us  then,  without  complaining, 
Wait  'till  he  shall  us  increase  : 

He  is  able.  Sec. 
Soon  he'll  make  our  sorrows  cease. 

3  By  him  stars  and  spheres  were  framed^ 

Light  and  darkness  Jesus  made  ; 
From  their  graves  the  dead  he  raised; 
Shall  not  his  redeem'd  be  sav'd  ? 

He  is  able,  &c. 
To  bestow  what  we  have  crav'd. 

4  Well,  my  friends,  as  Christ  is  able, 

Of  his  will  we  cannot  doubt, 
Since  for  all  the  Father  gave  him 
Full  salvation  he  wrought  out ; 
Sure  he  never,  sure  he  never 
Spilt  his  precious  blood  for  nought. 
3  Let  us  love,  adore,  and  praise  hrni. 
As  the  Lord,  our  righteo\^sness ; 
Own  him  in  our  whole  behaviour, 
Singing,  "  We  are  sav'd  by  grace  ; 

Till  in  heaven,  &c. 
He  s^hall  give  us  all  a.  place. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVER'S.  29 

6  Now  let's  sweetly  join  in  concert, 
To  iidore  the  sacred  Three  ; 
God  who  made  us,  Christ  who  sav'd  us. 
And  the  Spirit  praised  be  ; 

By  the  ransom'd,  &c. 
Through  a  blest  eternity. 

XXIX.     8,6,4,4,6.     MS.     Altered. 
Slow  Traveller, 

1  r\  HAPPY  souls,  how  fast  you  go, 
^^  And  leave  me  here  behind : 

Don't  stop  for  me. 
For  now  I  see 
The  Lord  is  just  and  kind. 

2  Go  on,  go  on,  my  soul  says  go^ 
And  I'll  come  after  you  : 

Though  I'm  behind. 
Yet  I  can  find. 
And  sing  hosannas  too. 

3  May  you  have  strength,  that  you  may  rur^ 
And  keep  your  footsteps  right ; 

Though  fast  you  go. 
And  I  so  slow. 
You  are  not  out  of  sight. 

4  When  you  arrive  in  worlds  ^bove. 
And  all  their  glories  see  ; 

When  you  get  home 

Your  journey's  done ; 

Then  look  ye  out  for  me. 

-5  For  I  will  run  fast  as  I  can, 

Along  the  way  I'll  steer, 

Through  Christ  my  strength., 

I  shall  at  length 
Be  one  amoiig  you  there. 


30  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

6  There  altogether  we  shall  meet, 
Together  we  shall  sing  ; 
A  countless  throng, 
To  swell  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

XXX.     8,  8jil,8.     MS.     Altered.. 

Hope  in  Trouble. 

I-  \17HEN  sorrows  encompass  me  round, 
^^    And  many  distresses  I  see, 
Astonish'dj  I  cry,  can  a  mortal  be  found, 
Surrounded  with  troubles  like  me  ? 

2  Few  seasons  of  peace  I  enjoy, 
And  they  are  succeeded  by  pain ; 

If  e*er  a  few  moments  in  praise  I  employ, 
I  have  hours  and  days  to  complain. 

3  O  when  will  my  sorrows  subside  ; 
O  when  will  my  sufferings  cease  ; 

0  when  to  the  bosom  of  Christ  be  convey'd, 
In  the  mansions  of  glory  and  bliss. 

4  May  I  be  prepared  for  that  day 
When  Jesus  shall  bid  me  remove  j 
That  I  may  in  raptures  go  shouting  away 
To  the  arms  of  my  heavenly  love. 

5  My  spirit  to  glory  convey'd, 
My  body  bid  low  in  the  ground  ; 

1  wish  not  a  tear  at  my  grave  to  be  shed : 
Let  all  join  iw  praising  around. 

5  No  sorrow  be  vented  that  day, 
When  Jesus  hath  called  me  home  ; 
With  singing  and  shouting  let  brethren  say* 
"  He's  gone  from  the  evil  to  come.** 

7  If  souls  disem"bodied  can  know, 
Or  visit  their  brethren  beneath, 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  51 

My  spirit  shall  join  you,  as  shouting  you  go, 
And  leave  all  my  cares  in  the  grave. 

8  Immers'd  in  the  ocean  of  love, 
My  soul  like  an  angel  shall  sing, 

'Till  Christ  shall  descend  with  a  shout  from 

above, 
And  make  all  creation  to  ring. 

9  Our  bodies,  in  dust,  shall  obey, 
And  swifter  than  thought  shall  arise ; 
Then,  chang'd  in  a  moment,   go  shouting 

away 
To  mansions  of  love  in  the  skies. 

XXXI.     11,8.     MS.     Altered, 
The  Imfiartial  Song.  Gal.  iii.  28. 

1  nPHE  great  God  of  love,  now  ha^  shinM 

■*"     from  above. 
And  hath  taught  us  the  impartial  song  ; 
The  Spirit  is  come,  and  the  work  is  begun. 
And  we  all  are  united  in  one. 

2  Salvation  we  see  for  all  nations  is  free. 
The  members  of  Christ  are  ail  one  ; 
We'll  march  uniform  and  undaunted  face 

the  storm. 
Ever  singing  the  imfiartial  song. 

3  Thus  joined  in  one,  the  good  race  we  will 

run. 
Pressing  onward  in  faith,  v/ithout  fear  ; 
Such  objects    pursue   as    the  world  never 

knew, 
Never  will  till  the  gospel  they  hear. 

A  The  Spirit  of  God  now  hath  taught  us  the 
road, 
And  the  Comforter  leads  us  along ; 


32  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

The  book  is  imseard,  Judah's  lion  takes  th« 

field, 
And  inspires  with  the  impartial  sovg. 

5  We'll  mount  on  the  wing,  and  with  ardour 

we'll  sing- 
Hallelujahs  to  God  and  the  Lamb  ; 
With  rapture  we'll  sound  o'er  Immanuers 

ground, 
What  a  precious  Redeemer  hath  done. 

6  That  sovereign  grace,  which  first  gave  us  a 

place 
In  the  Saviour,  ere  time  had  begun, 
Will  hold  us  all  fast,  and  present  us  at  last 
Without  blemish  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

7  O  glorious  days  1  when  in  raptures  of  praise, 
Join'd  with  seraphs  in  mansions  above, 
Free  grace  we  shall  sound,  through  eterni- 
ty's round, 

And  our  union  still  heighten  in  love. 

8  Then  let  us  be  true,  and  our  journey  pursue 
Toward  heaven,  our  glorious  home  j 

Still  rul'd  by  the  word,  Christ  hath  left  oit 

record. 
Singing  glory  to  Jesus — Amen, 

XXXH.     8,  8,  6.-    MS, 

The  converted  Youth. 

i.  ■\TjrHILE  I  am  bless'd  with  youthful  prime 
^^     I  will  adore  the  sacred  Lamb, 

That  bled  and  dy*d  for  me  : 
Since  God  inspires  my  heart  with  grace,. 
And  lets  me  see  his  smiling  face, 
A  pilgrim  I  will  be. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS. 

ril  leave  this  world  with  all  its  toys, 
Pursue  those  far  superior  joys, 

That  do  in  Jesus  dwell : 
As  Jesus  is  my  God  and  king> 
Immortal  triumph  I  will  sing, 

O'er  all  the  powers  of  Hell. 
A  froAvning  world  I  will  defy 
And  all  their  flattering  charms  deny^ 

Since  Jesus  is  my  friend : 
Not  long  have  1  the  storm  to  stand 
In  this  ensnaring  barren  land  ;— 

My  conflict  soon  will  end. 
Jesus,  my  friend,  my  cause  will  plcadj 
Conduct  my  steps,  supply  my  needj 

And  never  let  me  fall  : 
Jesus  will  all  my  foes  destroy, 
Will  be  my  life,  my  strength,  my  jcy, 

Jesus  is  all  in  all. 
With  joy  I'll  spend  my  fleeting  days, 
Sounding  abroad  his  worthy  praise, 

I'll  tell  the  world  his  love : 
And  when  I  quit  this  mortal  stage 
I  shall  in  sacred  strains  engage 

Among  the  saints  above  : 
Where  I  shall  with  my  Jesus  dwell, 
In  joys  beyond  what  tongue  can  tell 

On  that  immortal  shore  : 
Jesus  my  love  shall  be  my  joy, 
His  praise  shall  be  my  sweet  employ 

In  Heaven  for  ever  more. 


G^2 


33                         SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 
XXXIII.      lis.      S 


The  mercy  of  God.     Psalm  Ixxxix.    1. 

1  npHY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my 

■*■  song, 

The  joy  of  my  heart  and  the  boast  of  my 

tongue ; 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Hath  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul 
fast. 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live  here. 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair; 
But  thro'  thy  free  goodness, my  spirits  revive, 
Andhethatlirstmademe,  stillkeepsme  alive. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  aniatch  for  my  heart, 
Which   wonders   to   feel  its  own  hardnes^^, 

depart; 
Dissolv'dbythy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground. 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

4  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day 
To  th'  poor  and  the  needy  who  knock  by  the 

way ; 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back. 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus's  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell; 
Its  glories  I'll  sing,  and  its  wonders  I'li  tell : 
'Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the 

tree. 
Who  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  fqr  me. 

6  G  reat  Father  of  mercies,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
A  lid  the  covenant  iove  of  thy  crucify 'd  son  ; 
Ail  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  whisper  divine, 
Seui;i  mercy  and  pardon  and  righteousness 

niine. 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  34 

XXXIV.       5,  6.       TOPLADT. 

Everlasting.  Love  aiid  electhig  Grace, 

XJTOW  happy  are  we, 

■■'-*■  Our  election  who  see, 
And  venture,  O  Lord,  lor  salvation  on  thee! 

In  Jesus  approv'd, 

Eternally  lov'd. 
Upheld  by  thy  power  we  cannot  be  mov'd: 

'Tis  sweet  to  reclme 

On  the  bosom  divine, 
And  experience  the   comforts  peculiar  to 
thine : 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
With  singing  and  triumph  to  Zion  we  move. 

Our  seeking  thy  face, 

Was  all  of  thy  grace. 
Thy  mercy  demands  and  shall  have  all  the 
praise  : 

No  sinner  can  be 

Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  grace  is  preventing,  almighty,  and  free. 

Our  Saviour  and  friend 

His  love  shall  extend. 
It  knew  no  beginning,  and  never  shall  end  : 

Whom  once  he  receives 

His  Spirit  ne'er  leaves. 
Nor  ever  repents  of  the  grace  that  he  givesr 

This  proof  we  would  give, 

That  thee  we  receive. 
Thou  art  precious  alone  tp  the  souls  tliat 
believe. 


2S  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

Be  precious  to  us  I 
All  beside  is  as  dross, 
Campar'd  with  thy  love  and  the  blood  of  thjr 
cross. 

PART    THE    SECOND. 

5         Yet,  one  thing  we  want, 
More  holmess  grant  ! 
For  more  of  thy  mind,  and  thine  image  wc 
pant: 
Thine  image  impress 
On  thy  favourite  race, 
O  fashion  and  polish  thy  vessels  of  grace. 

7  Thy  workmanship  we 
More  fully  would  be  ; 

Lord,  stretch  out  thy  hand  and  conform  us 
to  thee  ; 

While  onward  we  move 

To  Canaan  above, 
Come,  fill  us  with  holiness,  fill  us  with  love, 

8  Vouchsafe  us  to  know 
More  of  thee  below. 

Thus  fit  us  for  heaven,  and  glory  bestow  ; 

Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 

The  lamb  shall  be  crown'd ; 
Salvation  to  Jeam  through  heaven  shall  re- 
sound, 

XXXV.     8,  7,  4.'    FiPPON*s  Selec, 

The  godly  consideration  of  election  in  Christ 
comfortable. 

1   C  ONS  we  are,  through  God*s  election, 
■^  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe; 
By  eternal  destination, 

Sovereign  grace  we  here  receive : 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  3d' 

Lord,  thy  mercy 

Does  both  grace  and  glory  give. 

Every  fallen  soul  by  sinning, 

Merits  everlasting  pain ; 
But  thy  love  without  beginning, 

Has  rtstor'd  thy  sons  again  : 
Countless  millons 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus  reign. 
Pause,  my  soul !  adore  and  wonder! 

Ask,  "  O  why  such  love  to  me  ?*' 
Grace  bath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour's  family  : 
Hallelujah  1 

Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee? 
Since  thcit  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease  ; 
Keep,  O  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning^ 

Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace ! 
Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 
When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee  ; 
Let  the  power  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  in  me  : 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  ! 
When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet  j 

When  my  soul  and  body  joiv ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgmen^t, 

Bright  in  majesty  divine  ; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine. 
When  in  that  bless'd  habitation, 

Which  my  God  has  fore-ordain'd  i 


36  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

When  in  glory's  full  possession, 
I  with  saints  and  angels  stand ; 
Free  Grace  only 
Shall  resound  through  Canaan's  land. 


XXXVI.     8,  7,  4.     F^ 


Finished  Redemfition. 
\  TJ  ARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
'*■-*■  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  I 
See  I  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  1 
«  It  is  finished  i" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  ! 

2  It  is  finish'd  !  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finished ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finished,  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  I 
Finished,  all  that  God  had  promis'd ; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finishM  I 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  [Happy  souls,  approach  the  table, 

Taste  the  soul-reviving  food ; 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 

As  the  Saviour's  fiesh  arid  blood  : 
It  is  finish'd  1 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load.] 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing-  theme ; 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  37 

All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuers  name  I 
Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

XXXVII.    8,  8,  6.    Chatham  tunr. 
Tot  LADY. 

CHEJS'fs  Atonement. 

1  r\  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  Ieavc> 
^^  Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve, 

From  nature's  deadly  fall, 
If  thou  hast  bought  me  with  a  price, 
My  sins  against  me  ne'er  shall  rise, 

For  thou  hast  borne  them  all. 

2  And  wast  thou  punish'd  in  my  stead  ? 
Didst  thou  without  the  city  bleed 

To  expiate  my  stain  ? 
On  earth  my  God  vouchsaf 'd  to  dwell, 
And  made  of  infinite  avail 

The  sufferings  of  the  Man. 

3  Behold  him  for  transgressors  given  \ 
Behold  the  incarnate  King  of  heaven 

For  us  his  foes  expire  \ 
Amaz'd,  O  earth!  the  tidings  hear! 
He  bore,  that  we  might  never  bear, 

His  Father's  righteous  ire. 

4  Ye  saints,  the  man  of  sorrows  bless, 
The  God,  for  your  unrighteousness 

Deputed  to  atone : 
Praise  till,  with  all  the  ransom*d  throng, 
Ye  sing' the  never-ending  song, 

And  see  him  on  his  throne. 


o8  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

'  XXXVIir.     8,  7.     L.  H.  C, 

Gratitude  for  the  Atonement. 

1  TJAIL !  thou  once  despised  Jcsus,^ 
-^  ^  Hail  thou  Galilean  king  I 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour,; 

Bearer  of  our  sir.  and  shame  1 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour ; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made : 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood: 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  entliron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side  : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  j 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  power  and  blessing 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing. 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give  : 
Help,  ye  brigjit  angelic  spirits ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuers  praiset 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  S9 

XXXIX.     8,  6,  8.     Ewell  Tune; 

Crutt'enden. 

jidofiti07i.     1  John  iii.  1 — 3. 

T   ET  others  boast  their  ancient  line 

-■-'  In  long  succession  g-reat ; 

In  the  proud  list  let  heroes  shine, 

And  monarch's  swell  the  state  ; 
Descended  from  the  King  of  Kings, 
Each  saint  a  nobler  title  sings. 

Pronounce  me,  gracious  God,  thy  son, 

Own  me  an  heir  divine ; 

I'll  pity  princes  on  the  throixe. 

When  I  can  call  thee  mine  ; 
Sceptres  and  crowns  unenvied  rise, 
And  lose  their  lustre  in  mine  eyes. 

Content,  obscure  I  pass  my  days, 

To  all  I  meet  unknown, 

And  wait  till  thou  thy  child  shalt  raise, 

And  seat  me  near  thy  thfone  : 
No  name,  no  honours  here  I  crave. 
Well  pleas'd  with  those  beyond  the  grave. 

Jesus,  my  elder  brother,  lives  j 

With  him  I  too  shall  reign  ; 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  while  he  survives. 

Shall  make  the  promise  vain  r 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure, 
And  shall,  while  endless  years  endure. 

When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 

Shall  once  again  appear. 

Thou  too,  my  soui,  shalt  shine  in  light, 

And  his  full  image  bear  : 

Enough  ! 1  wait  th'  appointed  day, 

Bless'd  Saviour,  haste,  and  come  away  I 
Hli 


4^  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

XL.     8,  7,  4.     JRippon's  Selec. 
Free  Salvation.     2  Tan.  i.  9. 

1  TESUS  is  our  great  salvation  ; 
**  Worthy  of  our  best  esteem  1 
He  has  sav'd  his  faA'ourite  nation  ; 

Join  to  sing  aloud  to  Him  : 
He  has  sav'd  us, 
Christ  alone  could  us  redeem. 

2  When  involv'd  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  there  was  found ; 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing  ; 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abound : 
He  has  call'd  us, 
W^ith  salvation  in  the  sound. 

3  Save  us  from  a  mere  profession, 

Save  us  froin  hypocrisy  ; 
Give  us,  Lord,  the  sweet  possessi<>K 

Of  thy  righteousness  and  thee: 
Best  of  favours. 
None  compar'd  v/ith  this  can  be. 

4  Let  us  never.  Lord,  forget  thee  ! 

■  Make  us  walk  as  Pilgrims  here  ; 
W^e  will  give  thee  all  the  glory 

Of  the  love  that  brought  us  near ; 
Bid  us  praise  thee. 
And  rejoice  with  holy  fear. 

5  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 

Is  a  privilege  divine : 
Saints  are  kept  from  final  falling, 

All  the  glory,  Lord,. be  thine, 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thine- 


EXERCISES    OF    SELIEVERS.  41 

XLL     11,8.     Calne  tune.     K . 


Distbiguishing  Grace.     Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

1  TN  song-s  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
•^   Ye  pilgrims  for  Sion  who  press, 

Break  foith,  and  extol  the  grcEit  Ancient  of 
Days, 
-His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  a>nd  discovcr'd  its  flame, 
When  each  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness 
he  drew, 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name, 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in. 

Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt ; 
You  all  v/oukl  have  liv'd,  would  have  dy'd 
too  in  sin, 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

4  What  was  in  you  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ? 
'Twas  "  even  so,Father,"you  ever  must  sing, 
"  Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight.*' 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey 

While  others  were  suflfer'd  to  go, 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  ourway, 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name  ; 

To  him  all  thp  glory  belongs  ; 
Be  yours  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his 
fame. 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  your  songs. 


42  SPIRITUAJ.    SONGS. 

XLII.     lis.     Brouf^hton  tune.     K- 


Exceeding great  andfirecioiis  promises. 
2  Pet.  i.  4. 

1  J-TOW  firmafoundation,yesaintsof  theLord, 
-*--*■  Is  laid  for  ycmr  faith  in  his  excellent  M'ord  ! 

What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said  ? 
You,  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 

2  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  \f  ealth ; 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
*^  As  thy  days  may  demand,  shall  thy  strength 

"  ever  be. 

3  "  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay 'd, 
"  I,  I  am  thy  God  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 
*'  1*11  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

"  thee  to  stand, 
"  Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  "  AVhen  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  t^iee 

'J^  to  go, 
<'  The  rivers  of  wo  shall  not  thee  overflow ; 
**  For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
"  And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  "  When   through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway 

«  shall  lie, 

"  My  grace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply ; 

"  The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 

"  Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  "  Even  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall 

"  prove 
.  "  My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love. 
"  And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples 

"  adorn, 
«^  Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be 

"  borne. 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  4G 

^•The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  lean'd  for  repose, 

''  IroilL  not^  I  ivill  not  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

"  That  soul,  though.all  hell  should  endeavour 

"  to  shake, 
"  ril  nev-ci:y\\oneverj  no  never  /"orsake."* 

XLIII.     8,  7,   4.     Lewes   tune.      Robinson. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  TV/riGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  thee., 
•^^^  May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name  ? 

Lord  of  Men  as  well  as  angels, 

Thou  art  all  thy  people's  theme. 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah.     Amen. 

2  Lord,  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  Days  ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise  : 
Halelujah,  &c. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought, 
For  created  works  of  power. 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrouglit. 
Hallelujah,  k.c. 

4  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  w4de  domain, 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow  ; 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

5  But  thy  rich,  thy  fi-ee  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along ; 

*  Agreeable  to  Dr.   Doddridge's    Translation   of 
.Heb.  xiii.  5. 

Hh2 


44  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression, 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  ? 
Hallelujah,  Sec. 
6  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 
Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie  ? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence  I 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 
Halelujah,  &c. 
T  Did  the  Angels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays  ? 
Shame  w^ould  cover  me  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 
Hallelujah,  fcc. 
S^From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 
To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo  ; 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives, 
Flow  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 
Halelujah,  &c. 
9  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour, 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne  j 
Thence  return  and  reign  for  ever, 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thine  own. 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

XLIV.     As  the  104th.     HARf, 
Fountain  ofienedfor  sinners.     Zech,  xiii.  1. 
1       nPHE  fountain  of  Christ, 
-■■     Lord,  help  us  to  sing, 
The  blood  of  our  Priest, 

Our  crucifyM  King; 
The  fountain  that  cleanses 
From  sin  and  frona  filthj 
And  richly  dispenses 
Salvation  and  health. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  44 

This  fountain  so  dear 

He'll  freely  impart ; 
When  pierc'd  by  the  spear, 

It  flow'd  from  his  heart, 
With  blood  and  with  water, 

The  first  to  atone, 
To  cleanse  us  the  latter; 

The  fountain's  but  one. 

This  fountain  from  guilt 

Not  only  makes  pure, 
And  gives,  soon  as  felt, 

Infallible  cure ; 
But  if  guilt  removed,  , 

Return  and  remain, 
Its  power  may  be  proved 

Again  and  again. 
This  fountain  unsealM 

Stands  open  for  all 
Who  long  to  be  heal'd. 

The  great  and  the  small : 
Here's  strength  for  the  weakly 

That  hither  are  led  ; 
Here's  health  for  the  sickly. 

And  life  for  the  dead. 
This  fountain,  though  rich, 

From  charge  is  quite  clear  ; 
The  poorer  the  wretch 

The  welcomer  here : 
Come  needy,  and  guilty. 

Come  loathsome,  and  bare ; 
Though  lep'rous  and  filthy. 

Come  just  at  you  are. 
This  fountain  in  vain 

Has  never  been  try'd. 


45  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

It  takes  out  all  stain 

Whenever  apply'd: 
The  fountain  flows  sweetly 

With  virtue  divine, 
To  cleanse  souls  completely, 

Though  lep'rous  as  mine. 

-KLV.     7,  6,  8,     Clark's  tune.     C.  Weslet. 
Passover.     Exod.  xii.  7.      1  Cor,  v.  7,  8. 

1  r^  HRIST,  our  passover,  is  slain, 
^-^  To  set  his  people  free, 

Free  from  sin's  Egyptian  chainj 

And  Pharaoh's  tyranny. 
J^ord,  that  we  may  now  depart, 
And  truly  serve  our  pardoning  God, 
Sprinkle  every  house  and  heart 

With  thine  atoning  blood. 

2  Let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

His  awful  charge  fulfil. 
Let  his  pestilential  sword 

The  first-born  victims  kill ; 
Safe  in  snares  and  deaths  we  dwell, 
Protected  by  that  crimson  sign, 
From  the  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 

And  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3  Wilt  thou  not  a  difference  make 

Betwixt  thy  friend  and  foe. 
Vengeance  on  the  Egyptians  take, 

And  grace  to  Israel  show? 
Knowest  thou  not,  most  righteous  God, 
We  on  the  paschal  Lamb  rely  ? 
See  us  cover'd  with  the  blood, 

And  pass  thy  people  by. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIVERS.  46  47 

XLVI.     8,  8,  6.     Nippon's  Selec. 
JFay,  Truth,  and  Life.     John  xiv.  6. 

1  ^"^HERE  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss, 

^     Or  solid  joy,  or  lasting-  peace, 
But  Christ  th'  appointed  road  ; 
O  may  we  tread  the  sacred  Way, 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise,  and  pray, 
Till  we  sit  down  with  God  ? 

2  The  types,  and  shadows  of  the  word 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  man,  the  Lord, 

The  Saviour,  just  and  true  ; 
O  may  we  all  his  word  believe, 
And  all  his  promises  receive, 

And  all  his  precepts  do. 

3  As  he  above  for  ever  lives, 
And  life  to  dying  sinners  gives. 

Eternal  and  divine ; 
O  may  his  Spirit  in  nfe  dwell, 
Then  sav*d  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 

Eternal  life  is  mine. 

XL VII.     8s.     New  Jerusalem  tune.     K . 

All  in  All;  or,  the  testimony  concerning  Jesuf^ 
the  soul  of  Prophecy.     Rev.  xix.  10. 

1  nPHE  Bible  is  justly  esteem'd 

'■'     The  glory  supreme  of  the  land, 
Which  shows  how  a  sinner's  redeem'd, 
And  brought  to  Jehovah's  right  hand. 
With  pleasure  we  freely  confess 
The  Bible  all  books  does  outshine, 
But  Jesus,  his  person  and  grace. 
Affords  it  that  lustre  divine. 

2  In  every  firo/ihetical  book 

Where  God  his  decrees  hath  unseal'd. 


47  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

With  joy  we  behold  as  we  look, 
The  wonderful  Saviour  reveal'd: 
His  glories  project  to  the  eye. 
And  prove  it  was  not  his  design, 
Those  glories  concealed  should  lie, 
But  there  his  full  majesty  shine. 

3  The  Jirst  gracious  Jiromise  to  man, 
A  blessed  prediction  appears. 
His  work  is  tlie  soul  of  the  plan, 
And  gives  it  the  glory  it  wears. 

HoAv  cheering  the  truth  must  have  been, 
That  Jesus,  the  promised  seed. 
Should  triumph  o'er  Satan  and  sin, 
And  hell  in  captivity  lead  I 

4  The  ancient  Levitical  Law 
Was  prophecy  after  its  kind, 

In  types  there  the  faithful  foresaw 
The  Saviour  tliat  ransom'd  mankind. 
The  Altar,  the  Lamb,  and  the  Priest, 
The  blood  that  was  sprinkled  of  old, 
Had  life,  when  the  people  could  taste 
TJie  blessings  those  shadows  foretold- 

5  Review  each  prophetical  song, 
"Which  shines  in  prediction's  rich  train, 
The  sweetness  to  Jesus  belong 

And  point  out  his  sufferings  and  reign: 
Sure  David  his  harp  never  strung 
With  more  of  true  sacred  delight, 
Than  when  of  the  Saviour  he  sung 
And  he  was  reveal'd  to  his  sight. 

6  May  Jesus  more  precious  become — • 
His  word  be  a  lamp  to  our  feet. 
While  we  in  this  wilderness  roam, 
*Till  broi^ght  in  his  presence  to  meet? 


EXERCISES  or  BELIEVERS,  48 

Then,  then  will  we  gaze  on  thy  face, 
Our  prophet,  our  priest,  and  our  King", 
Recount  all  the  wonders  of  grace, 
Thy  praises  eternally  sing. 

XLVIII.     8,  7.     JVEivroN. 
The  Word  more  precious  than  Gold, 
1   pRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 
■*■     Does  the  word  of  God  afford  \ 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure. 
Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword : 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 
Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

3  Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 

Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys : 

On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed. 

He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 
o  When  my  faith  is  faint  and  sickly, 
Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind, 
Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly. 
Healing  med'cine s  here  I  find  : 

To  the  promises  I  flee, 

Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation 
Satan  cannot  make  me  yield ; 
For  the  word  of  consolation 

Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield : 

While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secui>e.. 

5  Vain  his  threats  to  overcome  me, 
When  I  take  the  Spirit's  Sword ; 
Then  with  ease  I  drive  him  from  me, 
Satan  trembles  at  the  word ; 


49  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

'Tis  a  Sword  for  conquest  made 
Keen  the  edge,  and  strong  the  blade, 
6  Shall  I  envy  then  the  miser, 

Doating  on  his  golden  store  ? 

Sure  I  am,  or  should  be  wiser, 

I  am  rich,  'tis  he  is  poor : 
Jesus  gives  me,  in  his  word, 
Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword. 

XLIX.     8s.     Lambeth  tune.     Rip.   Selec. 

Faith  fainting. 
1  17  NCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
■■^   Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 
I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face. 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine  : 
Disheartened  with  waiting  so  long, 

I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load. 
All-plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord,  and  my  terror  shall  cease, 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply  ; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace. 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I: 
Speak,  Saviour,  for  sweet  is  thy  voice. 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold  ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries, 

My  groaning  that  cannot  be  told. 

3  If  sometimes  I  strive  as  I  mourn, 

Tvly  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return. 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep  : 
While  harass'd  and  cast  from  thy  sight 

The  tempter  suggests  wath  a  roar, 
*'  The  Lord  has  forsaken  thee  quite  ; 

Thy  God  will  be  gracious  no  more." 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  50 

4  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  desigu'd 
No  covenant  blessing;  for  me, 
Ah,  tell  me,  how  is  it  I  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee  ? 

Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow'r  5 
Come  succour  and  gladden  my  heart. 
Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  power. 
L.     8,  8,  6.     JRiFPON's    Selec. 
Faith  Reviving-. 

1  "[7 ROM  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief  j 
^     Hast  thou,  O  Father,  put  to  grief 

Thy  spotless  Son  for  me  ? 
And  will  the  righteous  Judge  of  men 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 

Wliich,  Lord,  was  charg*d  on  thee  ? 

2  Complete  atonement  thou  hast  made, 
And  to  the  utmost  farthing  pai(t 

Whate'er  thy  people  ow'd; 
How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place, 
If  shelter'd  inthy  righteousness, 

And  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  I 

3  [If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procured 
And  freely  in  my  room  endur*d 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine  ; 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand— 
1  irst,  at  my  bleeding  surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine. J 

4  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest; 
The  merits  of  thy  great  High  Priest 

Speak  peace  and  liberty  : 
Trust  i«  his  efficacious  blood  ; 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  God, 

Since  Jesus  dy'd  for  thee. 
II 


51  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

LI.     8s.     New  Jerusalem  tunc. 
Nippon's  Selec, 
Faith  conquering. 

1  THHE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 

■^     And  trusts  in  his  crucify'd  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood  ; 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he,  through  Christ,  can  oppose, 

Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

2  The  faith  that  embraces  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  er  name, 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  iti&; 
A  principle  active,  and  young, 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load; 
That  makes  even  the  weak  t'  be  strong. 

And  dravi^s  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world,  and  on  hell, 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair ; 
And  O  let  us  wonder  to  tell. 

It  reaches  to  heaven  in  prayer,— 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust, 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend  :, 
To  hope  his  forgiveness  as  just. 

And  look  for  his  love  to  the  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "  Depart," 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul ; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  wounded  consciences  whole  j 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 


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EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.        52  5$ 

lull.     8s.  New  Jerusalem  tune.     Toplady. 
Faith  Triumphing. 

1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 
-^*'  Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing ; 
Nor  fear  with  thy  righteousness  on, 

IVIy  person  and  ofterings  to  bring  % 
The  terrors  of  law,  and  of  God, 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began, 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete ; 
His  promise  is  yea  and  amen^ 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet : 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  belov/  nor  above 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  IVIy  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 

Eternity  will  not  erase  ; 
Impress'don  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible  grace  : 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure. 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorify'd  spirits  in  heaven. 

LHI.     8,  8,  6.     Baltimore  tune. 
Hoping  and  Longing,  A'um.  xiii.  30.  Deut.  iii.  25. 
I  f'^  OME,  Lord,  and  help  us  to  rejoice, 
^^   In  hope  that  we  shall  hear  thy  voice, 

Shall  one  day  see  our  God  ; 
Shall  cease  from  all  our  painful  strife^ 
Handle  and  taste  the  word  of  life, 
And  feel  the  sprinkled  blood. 


54  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

'2  Let  US  not  always  make  our  moan, 
Nor  worship  thee  a  God  unknown  j 

But  let  us  live  to  prove 
Thy  people's  rest,  thy  saints  delight^ 
The  length  and  breadth,  the  depth  and  height 

Of  thy  redeniing  love. 

3  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

We  stand,  and  from  the  mountain  top 

See  all  the  land  below ; 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise. 
And  all  the  fruits  of  paradise 

In  endless  plenty  grow: 

4  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favour'd  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest: 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  Righteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace 

And  everlasting  rest. 

5  O  when  shall  we  at  once  go  up, 
Nor  this  side  Jordan  longer  stop,   . 

But  the  good  land  possess  : 
When  shall  we  end  our  ling'ring  years, 
Our  sorrows,  sins,  and  doubts,  and  feai^. 

An  howling  wilderness! 
G  O  dearest  Joshua!  bring  us  in; 
Display  thy  grace,  forgive  our  sin, 

Our  unbelief  remove : 
The  heavenly  Canaan,  Lord,  divide, 
And,  O,  with  all  the  sanctify'd, 

Give  us  a  lot  of  love ! 

LIV.     7s.     Cennick. 
Rejoicing  in  Ho/ie.  Isaiah  xxxv.  10.  Luke  xii.  o2» 
I   pHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
^^   As  ye  journey,  s>veetly  sing; 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  SS 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banish'd  seed  be  glad  I 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar*d, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  1 

hV.     7s.     Cookham  Tune.     JVEivrov, 
Lovest  thou  me.  John  xxi.  16. 

1  ?npiS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

-■•     Oft  it  causes  anxious  thoughts 
Do  I  love  the  Lord  or  no ; 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse. 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 
I  i  2 


56  SPIRITUAL   SONCS. 

S  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove  > 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  vrithin,  . 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ?] 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read. 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do  ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel. 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

7  [Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet. 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd ; 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ?] 

§  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ? 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun  ; 

Sliine  upon  thy  work  of  grace. 

If  it  be  indeed  begun. 
9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ; 

If  1  have  not  lov'd  before. 

Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

LVI.  8s.  New  Jerusalem  Tune.  B.  Fsakcis 
Supreme  Love  to  Chri»t, 
1   IV/r  Y  gracious  Redeemer  I  love, 
^^  His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 


KXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  }y6 

And  join  with  the  armies  above 
To  shout  his  adorable  name. 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine 
Shall  be  my  eternal  employ,  ' 

And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  bomidless  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeem'd  with  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 
And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light, 
With  saints  and  with  seraDhs  to  sing', 
To  view  with  eternal  delist, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  In  Meshech,  as  yet,  I  reside, 

A  darksome  and  restless  abode  I 
Molested  with  foes  on  each  side, 
And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God. 
O,  when  shall  my  spirit  exchange 
This  cell  of  corruptible  clay. 
For  mansions  celestial;  and  range 
Through  realms  of  ineffable  day  ! 

-4  My  glorious  Redeemer !  I  long 
To  see  thee  descend  on  the  cloud. 
Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng, 
And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd  : 
O,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend. 
To  join  in  thy  praises  above. 
To  gaze  on  thee,  world  without  end, 
And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  ? 

5  Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again, 
Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there. 


) 
57  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine, 
Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays. 
6  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  cuowns. 
Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey ; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 
And  pass  in  a  moment  away  : 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 
Yon  permane-4it  sun  shall  outshine  ; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows, 
My  God,  niy  Redeemer  is  mine. 

LVII.     L.  M.     BdAvden  Tune.     I^ip.  Selec. 

Trust  and  Confidence  ;  or,  looking  beyond  jive" 
sent  Afijiearances.     Hab.\\\.  17,  18. 

1  A  WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear  ! 

-^^  Let  fear  in  me  no  more  take  place  ; 
^^y  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear, 

He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face  t 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go. 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield  I 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no  ! 

I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny. 

Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig-tree  droop  and  die, 

The  field  elude  the  tiller's  toil ; 
The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford. 

And  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 
Yet  I  will  triumph  in  the  Lord, 

The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

3  Away,  each  unbelieving  fear. 

Let  fear  to  cheering  hope  give  place ; 


EXER€ISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  58 

My  Saviour  -vvill  at  length  appear, 
And  show  the  brightness  of  his  face  : 

Though  now  my  prospects  all  be  crost, 
My  blooming  hopes  'cut -off  I  see, 

Still  will  I  in  my  Jesus  trust, 
Whose  boundless  love  can  reach  tome. 

4  In  hope,  believing  against  hope, 

His  promis'd  mercy  will  I  claim  ; 
His  gracious  word  shall  bear  me  up, 

To  seek  salvation  in  his  name  : 
Soon,  my  dear  Saviour,  bring  it  nigh  I 

My  soul  shall  then  outstri^die  wind, 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  cpPigh, 

And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

llVni.     Chatham  Tune.     Jesse. 

Fears  removed'^^It  is  /,  be  not  afraid, 
John  vi.  20. 

1  TTNCLEAN!  unclean!  and  full  of  sin, 
^    From  first  to  last,  O  Lord?  Tye  been  ! 

Deceitful  is  my  heart ; 
Guilt  presses  down  my  burden'd  soul, 
But  Jesus  can  the  waves  control, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart. 

2  When  first  I  heard  his  word  of  grace, 
Ungratefully  I  hid  my  face, 

Ungratefully  delay'd : 
At  length  his  voice  more  powerful  came, 
"  'Tis  I,"  he  cry'd,  "1  still  the  same, 

"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid." 

3  My  heart  was  chang'd,  in  that  same  hour 
My  soul  confess'd  his  mighty  power, 

Out  flow'd  the  briny-  tear; 


59  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

I  listcn'd  still  to  hear  his  voice. 
Again  he  said,  "  In  me  rejoice, 

"  'Tis  I,  thou  need's!  not  fear. 
4  "  Unworthy  of  thy  love,"  I  ay'd, — 
"  Freely  I  love,"  he  soon  reply'd, 

"  On  me  thy  faith  be  staid  ; 
"  On  me  for  every  thing  depend, 
"  I'm  Jesus  still,  the  sinner's  friend. 

"  Thou  need'st  not  be  afraid." 

LIX.     104th.  Sussex  Tune.     jVewtov. 
I  foill  trust^Lnd  not  be  afraid.  Isaiah  xii.  2. 

1  "D  E(S|nE,  unbelief, 
^  My*  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief 
Will  surely  appear; 

By  prayer  let  me  wrestle. 
And  he  will  perform  ; 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel, 
I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way, 
Since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

'Tis  his  to  provide  ; 
Though  cisterns  be  broken, 
And  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken 
Will  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  time  past, 
Forbids  me  to  think. 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 
In  trouble  to  sink ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer 
I  have  in  review, 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  59 

Confirms  his  good  pleasure 
To  help  me  quite  through. 
Determin'd  to  save, 
He  watchM  o'er  my  path, 
When,  Satan's  blind  slave, 
I  sported  with  death  ; 
And  can  he  have  taught  me 
To  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me 
To  put  me  to  shame  ? 
Why  should  I  complain 
Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  I     *^ 
He  told  me  no  less : 
The  heirs  of  saivatiDn, 
I  know  from  his  word. 
Through  much  tribulation 
Must  follow  their  Lord 
How  bitter  that  cup, 
No  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  he  drank  quite  up, 
That  sinners  might  live  I 
His  way  was  much  rougher. 
And  darker  than  mine  ! 
Did  Christ,  my  Lord,  suffer, 
And  shall  I  repine  ? 
Since  all  that  I  meet 
Shall  work  for  my  good. 
The  bitter  is  sweet. 
The  med'cine  is  food  ; 
Though  painful  at  present, 
'Twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant 
The  conqueror's  song  i 


GO  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

LX.     8,  8,  6.     Chatham  Tune.     J.  C.  W, 

The  Spiritual  Pilgrim. 

\   XJOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

^^  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  tho't> 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  1 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  ceil, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine. 
Already  sav'd  from  self-design, 

From  every  creature-love  I 
Bless'd  wiA^the  scorn  of  finite  good, 
My  soul  is  nghten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  tilings  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen  : 
Their  honours,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own, 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  ail  their  goods  despise ; 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  country  out  of  sight, 

A  country  in  the  skies. 

5  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair, 
Ivly  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there. 

And  my  abiding  home  : 
Fol'  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away  ; 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come. 
6>  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies, 
I  Gome  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 


tXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS  61 

And' claim  my  heavenl)^  rest: 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end, 
N^w,  O  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast ! 

LXI.     148.     Topladt's  Collec. 
The  Christion's  Sjiiritual  Voyage, 

1  TESUS,  at  thy  command, 
**  I  launch  into  the  deep ; 
And  leave  my  native  lalid, 
Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep : 

For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign. 
And  sail  to  heaven  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise  ; 
My  compass  is  thy  word  : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 
While  I  have  such  a  Lord  I 

I  trust  thy  faithfulness  and  power 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Though  rocks  and  quicksands  deep 
Through  all  my  passage  lie ; 

Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep,  I 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye ; 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abi^e, 
And  I  each  boisterous  storm  outride. 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, 
The  port  of  endless  rest ; 
My  soul  thy  sails  expand, 
And  fly  to  Jesus*  breast ! 

O  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore. 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  iporc  I 

5  Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 
And  storms  forbear  to  toss  j 


Kk 


62  SPIRITUAL    SONGS, 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  still  nighy 

Lest  I  should  suffer  looS : 
For  more  the  treacherous  calm  I  dread^ 
Than  tempests  burstmg  o'er  my  head. 
6  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  a^d  blow 

A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 

Waft  me  from  a.l  below, 

To  heaven,  my  destin'd  place  ! 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find. 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 

LXn.     7s.    Hotham  Tune.     Rip,  Selec, 
Tem/ited — butjiying-  to  Christ  the  Refuse. 


JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
**  Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  raging  biliows  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  1 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past : 
Safe  mto  the  haven  guide ; 

O  receive  my  soui  at  last. 
Other  refuge  have  1  none. 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah  1  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  su^^port  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  staid. 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring  ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 
ThoU;  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

Aii  in  all  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind ;. 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  63 

Just  and  holy  is  thy  name. 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
4  Plenteous  grace  v/ith  thee  is  found, 

Gr^ce  to  pardon  ail  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  stream.s  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within : 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

LXIII.     7, 6,  8.     Clark's  Tune.     Rip.  Selec, 

Backsliding  and  returning ;  or^  the  Backslider^a 
Prayer. 

1  TESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

^    Call  back  a  wandering  sheep; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weop ; 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored, 
On  me  be  all  its  freencss  shown  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lof  d, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthron*d  above, 

Repentance  to  impai't, 
Give  me  through  thy  ciyiug  love, 

The  humble  contiite  heart ; 
Give,  what  I  have  long  implored, 
A  portion  of  thy  love  unknown  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone-. 

3  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die ; 


64  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye  :    - 
Speak  the  reconciling  word  : 
And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down  ; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 
4  Look,  as  when  thy  pitying  eye 

Was  clos'd  that  we  might  live  ; 
"  Father  (at  the  point  to  die, 

My  Saviour  gasp'd)  forgive  1" 
Surely  with  that  dying  word. 
He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  "  'Tis  doiiel' 
O  !  my  loving,  bleeding  Lord, 
This  breaks  my  heart  of  stone. 

LXIV.     8,7,4.     FAWCEff. 
Cast  clotvii^  yet  hojiing  in  God.  Psalm  xlii.  5. 

1  r\  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness  ? 
^-^   Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone  : 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  teaze  thee,  day  by  day  ? 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Thi'ough  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thcc 

From  without  and  from  within  ; 
Jesus  saith,  hfe'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  v 


EXERCISES    OT    BELIEVERS.  65 

lie  is  faithful 

To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road  ; 
His  right  hand  shall  sdll  defend  thee> 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God: 
Therefore  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him. 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 

And  unceasing  sing  his  love  ! 
Happy  songsters  ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

LXV.     112th.     UffculmTune.     FAWCErf. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  nr^HY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

■*"     Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear : 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  ble^s. 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove^ 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  j 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satisfy'd  with  living  bread : 
CHOiyus. 
Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  blessj 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  v/ord  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 

Klc  2 


66  67  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear: 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bles% 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 
4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 

Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 

Thy  saving  power  and  love  display ; 

And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day : 

CHORUS. 

Thus,  Lord,  thy  waiting  servants  bless. 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

LXVI.       8,7,4.        ToPLADT's   COLLEC. 

Prayer  for  Minister  a?id  People. 

1  "TX  BAREST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 
•*-'    To  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love  I 
Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 

That  thy  truth  they  may  approve  : 
Bless,  O  bless  them. 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 

2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  attend  the  gospel  feast : 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them ; 

Every  soul  be  Jesus*  guest  I 
O  receive  us. 
Let  us  find  thy  promisM  rest. 

LXVIL     8s.     Lock  Tune.     Hjur. 
Our  God  for  ever  and  ever.  Psalm  xlviii.  14. 
1   'X'HIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

-*-     Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend  ; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power. 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end  : 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  68 

J  'Tis  Jesus  the  first  and  the  la.st, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home  5 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

LXVIII.     6,  4,     Bermondsey  Tune.     Rif, 
Selec. 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

1  r^  LORY  to  God  on  high  ! 
^^  Let  earth  and  skies  reply: 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
His  love  and  grace  adorn, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Loitl  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done. 
What  spoils  from  death  he  won  ; 
Sing  his  great  name  alone  ; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one. 

Praising  his  name : 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  peace  Avith  God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless  ; 

Praise  ye  his  name  : 
In  him  we  will  rejoice. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 


«9  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

S  What  though  we  change  our  place. 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring, 
Hail  him  our  gracious  Kin^', 
And  without  ceasing  sing, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

$  Then  let  the  hosts  above, 
In  realms  of  endle&s  love, 

Praise  his  dear  name  : 
To  him  ascribed  be 
Honour  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity ; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

LXIX.     8,7,4.     Helmsley  Tune,     Eippon'h 
Selec. 

At  Dismi  ssion. 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
-■^  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  j 
Let  us  each  thy  love  possessing. 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 
O  refresh  us ! 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness, 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abovmd : 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found ! 
S  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  ^om  earth  to  call  away  j 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  70 

Borne  on  angels'  win^s  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
May  we  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  ! 

LXX.     8, 7.     Carlisle  Tune.     Hip.  Selec. 

Glorious    Things  spoken  of  Zion^   Vie   City  of 
God.  Isaiah  xxxiii.  20,  2 1 . 

1  f^  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
^^  Zion — city  of  our  God  I 

He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode  ; 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded. 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  ajoiHs  surrounded 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy.  foes. 

2  [See  !  the  streams  of  living  waters 
Springing  from  eternal  love. 

Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 
Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering. 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear  1 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering. 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near  : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 
Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day  ; 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 
Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray.] 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 
Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood  I 


71  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Jesus,  whom  theh*  souls  rely  on, 
Makes  them  kmgs  and  priests  to  God  ; 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 
Over  self  to  reign  as  kings; 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 
Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 
3  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am  ; 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  thy  name  : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure. 
All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  I 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure. 
None  but  Zion*s  children  knpw. 

LXXI.     8,7,4.     Altered  by  RriAND^junr. 
Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  C  AVIOUR,  visit  tiiy  plantation, 
^  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 

Unless  thou  return  again  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance  ; 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high : 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

3  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green ; 
'  Then  thy  word  our  spiriis  nourish*d, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  ! 
Lord,  revive  us,  Sec. 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  71 

4  [But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed. 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee  : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fiird  with  zeal  and  love  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth  ! 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

6  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  i^eet  no  more  below  ; 
Some,  alas  I  we  fear  are  blighted. 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show : 
Lord,  revive  us,  &c. 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant, 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud  I 
Lord,  revive  us,  Sec. 
S  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  ; 
Oh,  permit  them  not  to  wither. 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain : 
Lord,  revive  us,  Uc. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

IMake  us  prevalent  in  prayers ; 
Let  each  one  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares; 
Lord,  revive  us,  Sec. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power. 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 


Z  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

And  begin  from  this  good  hour, 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

LXXII.     8,  7,  4.     Kentucky  tune* 
Rippon's  Selec. 

L,onging  for  the  sjiread  of  the  GosjieU 
/^'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
^^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze. 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  gface  : 
Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 
Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro. 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see, 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary ; 
Let  the  gospel 

Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 
Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness, — = 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
From  the  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 
And  redemption 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 
From  eternal  darkness  dawn 

And  the  everlasting  gospel 
Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name  ; 

All  the  borders 

Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land. 

Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 
Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 


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EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.        72  74< 

May  thy  laslini^  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

LXXIII.     8,  8,  6.     Chatham  Tune.      TV . 

3forni?7g. 

1  T   ORD,  I  am  vile  ! — what  shall  I  say  ? 
•*-^  I  live  to  see  another  day, 

O  let  me  live  to  thee  1 
A  thousand  years  to  hope  fortius, 
Should  be  unutterable  bliss  ; 

What  must  fruition  be  ! 

2  Eye  hath  not  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard. 
What  Jesus  hath  for  his  prepared, 

Nor  can  the  heart  conceive  ; 
Thou  hast  commanded  me,  to  day, 
To  live  by  faith,  and  I'd  obey, 

Lord,  help  m.e  to  believe. 

LXXIV.     7s.     JRiF.  Selec. 
At  Parting. 

1  'p'OR  a  season  calPd  to  part, 

-*•     Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus  hear  our  humble  prayer  ! 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 
Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain ; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 

Ib  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 
<*<  I 


75  76  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

4  Then,  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 
Ebenezers  shall  be  rear*d  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

LXXV.     8,  7,  4,     Jordan  Tune.   7?/p.  Selec. 

The  Grave  ;  or,  Christ  a  Guide  through  Death 
to  Glory. 

1  f^  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
^-^  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  ^veak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powertui  hand ; 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 
3  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  t'ac  rlciy  cioudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  :; 
Strong  deliverer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 
3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises, 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

LXXVL     A^ewSelec. 
Encouragement  under  persecution. 
1   /^  OME  all  ye  mourning  souls, 
^^   Who  seek  rest  in  Jesus'  love, 
Who  place  your  whole  affections 
Qi\  things  that  are  above, 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS. 

Gome  let  us  join  together, 

And  hand  in  hand  go  on, 
Till  we  arrive  in  Canaan, 

Where  we  no  more  shall  mourn. 
Behold  how  Satan  rages. 

Temptations  do  abound ; 
And  often  persecutions. 

Beset  us  all  around  ; 
Old  friends  do  now  forsake  us. 

They  count  us  low  and  mean, 
Because  we  love  the  name 

Of  th'  despisedNazarene. 

To  all  created  comforts, 

We  freely  bid  farewell ; 
By  faith  we  view  the  mansions 

Where  we  do  hope  to  dwell. 
Our  Saviour  doth  invite  us ; 

He  reaches  out  a  crown  ; . 
To  comfort  and  protect  us, 

The  angels  wait  around. 
A  few  more  days  of  sorrow^ 

And  Christ  will  call  us  home, 
To  walk  the  golden  streets 

Of  the  new  Jerusalem. 
Until  that  glorious  hour, 

Let's  patiently  endure  ; 
The  promises  are  faithful — 

The  crown  and  kingdom  sure. 
Adieu  ye  old  companions. 

We  love  your  precious  souls. 
O'er  all  your  sinful  courses, 

Our  heart  in  secret  mourns. 
Fain  would  we  take  you  with  us. 

May  grace  make  you  comply  I 


*!7  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

We  leave  you  all  with  Jesus ; 
O.to  his  bosom  fly  1 

LXXVII.       6,5.    NZW^ELLC, 

The  loving  saint. 
'  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 


o« 


To  thee  I  submit, 
With  love  and  thanksgiving 

Fall  down  at  thy  feet ; 
Accept  my  poor  offering — 

My  soul,  flesh  and  blood  : 
Thou  art  my  Redeemer, 

My  I^ord,  and  my  God  I 
I  love  thee — I  love  thee— 

I  love  thee,  my  Lord  ! 
I  love  thee,  my  Saviour ! 

I  love  thee,  my  God. 
I  love  thee — I  love  thee— 

I  trust  thou  dost  know  ; 
B\Ut  how  much  I  love  thee 

I  never  can  show. 
I'm  happy — I'm  happy — 

0  !  wondrous  account, 
My  joys  are  immortal  I 

1  stand  on  the  mount ! 
I  gaze  on  my  treasure, 

And  long  to  be  there, 
With  angels  my  kindredj 

And  Jesus  my  dear. 
O  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 

In  thee  I  am  blest, 
My  life  and  my  treasure 

My  joy  and  my  rest ! 


EXERCISES   OF    BELIEVERS.  78 

^Hiy. grace  is  my  theme, 
And  thy  name  is  my  song- ; 

Tiiy  love  doth  inspire 

My  heart  and  my  tongue. 

5  All  human  expressions 

Are  empty  and  vain, 
They  cannot  unriddle 

The  heavenly  flame  I 
I'm  sure  if  the  tongue 

Of  an  angel  I  had, 
I  could  not  the  myst'ry 

Completely  describe. 

6  O  who  is  like  Jesus  ! 

He's  Salem's  great  King  I 
He  knows  me — he  loves  me  ; 

He  learns  me  to  sing ! 
I'll  praise  him  !  I'll  praise  hingi, 

With  notes  loud  and  shrill, 
While  rivers  of  pleasure 

My  spirit  do  fill. 

LXXVHI.     L.  M.     .ATeiv  Selec. 
A  hymnfoi'  Yoinig  Converts. 

1  VfTHEN  converts  first  begin  to  sing, 

^^     Their  happy  souls  are  on  the  wing ; 
Their  theme  is  all  redeeming  love, 
Fain  Mouid  they  be  with  Christ  above, 

2  With  admiration  they  behold. 

The  love  of  Christ  that  can't  be  told  : 
They  view  themselves  upon  the  shore, 
And  think  the  battle  is  all  o'er. 

3  They  feel  themselves  quite  free  from  paii^, 
-^\iid  think  their  enemies  are  slain, 

LI  2 


79  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

They  make  no  doubt  but  all  is  well. 
And  Satan  is  cast  down  to  hell. 

4  They  wonder  why  old  saints  don't  sing, 
And  make  the  heav*nly  arches  ring ; — 
Ring  with  melodious  joyful  sound, 
Because  a  prodigal  is  found, 

5  But 'tis  not  long  before  they  feel 
Their  feeble  souls  begin  to  reel ; 
They  think  their  former  hopes  are  \^ain, 
They're  fiU'd  with  sorrow,  grief  and  pain. 

6  O  !  foolish  child  1  why  did'st  thou  boast 
In  the  enlargement  of  thy  coast  ? 
Why  didst  thou  think  to  fly  away 
Before  thou  leav'st  this  feeble  clay  ? 

7  Come  take  up  arms  and  face  the  field, 
Come  gird  on  harness,  sword  and  shield, 
Stand  fast  in  faith,  fight  for  your  king. 
And  soon  the  vict'ry  you  shall  win. 

8  When  Satan  comes  to  tempt  your  minds, 
Then  bravely  meet  him  with  these  lines  ; 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  hath  took  the  field, 

And  tve^re  determined  not  to  yield. 

LXXIX.     P.M.     JVewSelec. 
Farewell. 

1  "C*  ARE  WELL,  dear  friends,!  must  be  gone, 
■*•     I  have  no  home  nor  stay  with  you  ; 

I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on. 

Till  I  a  better  world  can  view  ; 
Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 

2  Fare#fcll,  my  friends,  time  rolls  along, 
Nor  waits  for  mortals'  care  or  bliss  ; 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVEPwS.  80 

I  leave  you  here  and  travel  on, 
Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is. 
Farewell,  &c. 

3  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
To  you  Fm  bound  in  cords  of  love  ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
That  soon  wc  all  shall  meet  above. 

Farewell,  he. 

4  Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
You've  struggled  long' and  hard  for  heaven  ; 
You've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross, 
Fight  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  given  ; 

Fight  on,  fight  on,  fight  on. 
The  crown  shall  soon  be  given. 

5  Farewell,  ye  younger  saints  of  God, 
Sore  conflicts  yet  may  wait  for  you  ; 
Yet  dauntless  keep  the  heavenly  road 
Till  Canaan's  happy  land  you  view. 

Farewell,  Sec. 

6  Farewell,  poor  careless  sinners,  too, 
It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here, 
Eteriml  vengeance  waits  for  you  ; 

O  turn  and  seek  salvation  here. 
O  turn,  O  turn,  O  turn. 
And  seek  salvation  here. 

LXXX.     8,r.'   JVeivSelec. 
For  a  Prayer  Meeting. 

1  "r\  BAREST  Lord,  thou  hast  commanded 
^^    All  thy  family  to  pray  ; 

Promis'd  good  thou  hast  appointed 
Through  this  medium  to  convey. 

2  Yes,  to  all  thy  praying  people, 

Thou  hast  promis'd  to  appear ; 


81  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

And  thy  wondrous  condescension 
Honours  much  the  path  of  pray'r. 
3  Jesus,  thou  exalted  Saviour, 
On  thy  promise  we  rely ; 
Comfort  ev'ry  mourning  spirit, 
Answer  ev'ry  feeble  cry. 
4t  From  thy  glorious  throne  of  mercy, 
Heav'nly  cordials  now  impart ; 
Exercise  thy  tender  pity 

O'er  the  sinner's  broken  hearty 
a  May  we  all  who  love  the  Saviour, 
Often  to  his  throne  repair ; 
Feel  the  sweets  of  his  compassion, 
While  engag'd  in  solemn  pray'r. 

S  Lord,  attend  our  supplications, 
Let  thy  mercies  on  us  roll ; 
Come,  O  come,  thou  kind  Redeemer, 
Comfort  ev'ry  praying  soul. 

LXXXI     8,  r,4.     JVew  Selec. 
Parting. 
i   T   ORD,  before  we  leave  Uiy  temple, 
-■-'   Comfort  every  fainting  heart. 
Assure  us  we  shall  reign  in  glory. 
One  with  thee,  no  more  to  jxart. 
Reign  in  glory.  Sec. 
Praising  God  with  all  the  heart. 
2  There  in  sweet  triumphant  splendour, 
We  shall  all  thy  love  explore, 
And  through  one  eternal  sabbath 
Shout  thy  name  for  evermore. 
All  in  raptures,  See. 
We  shall  wonder  and  adore, 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  82 

LXXXII.     8,8,6.     A''Eiv  Selec, 
The  Rebel's  Surrender  to  Grace. 

1  T   ORD,to  thy  love  at  length  I  yield  ; 
-■-^   My  heart,  by  mighty  grace  compell'd. 

Surrenders  all  to  thee  ; 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove. 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? 

Love  conquers  even  me. 

2  All  that  a  wretch  could  do,  I  try'd. 
Thy  patience  scorn'd,  thy  pow'r  defy'd, 

And  trampled  on  thy  laws ; 
Scarcely  thy  martyrs  at  the  .stake, 
Could  stand  more  stedfast  for  thy  sake, 

Than  I  in  Satan's  cause. 

3  But  since  thou  hast  thy  love  rev^al'd, 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  seai'd, 

I  can  resist  no  more  : 
Could'st  thou  for  such  a  sin.\er  bleed  ? 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead  ? 

I  wonder  and  adore  ! 

4  My  will  conform'd  to  thine  would  move? 
On  thee  my  hope,  desire,  and  love. 

In  fix'd  atttention  join  ; 
My  hands,  my  eyes,  my  ears,  my  tongue, 
Have  Satan's  servants  been  too  long, 

But  now  they  shall  be  thine. 

5  And  can  I  be  the  very  same. 

Who  lately  durst  blaspheme  thy  name, 

And  on  thy  gospel  tread  ? 
Surely  each  one  who  hears  my  case, 
Will  praise  thee,  and  confess  thy  grace, 

Invincible  indeed ! 


83  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

LXXXIIL     S.M.     M'EwroN, 
The  Pilgrim's  Song-. 
1   Tf'ROM  Egypt  lately  freed 
-*■     By  the  Redeemer's  grace  ! 
A  rough  and  thorny  path  we  tready 

In  hopes  to  see  his  face. 
Hallelujah  i  hallelujah !  hallelujah  ! 
We  are  on  our  journey  home. 
'2  The  flesh  dislikes  the  way, 
But  faith  approves  it  well ; 
This  only  leads  to  endless  day  : 

All  others  lead  to  hell. 
Hallelujah  1  &c. 

3  The  promis'd  land  of  peace 

Faith  keeps  in  constant  view, 
How  diff 'rent  from  the  wilderness 

We  now  are  passing  through ! 
Hallelujah  !  &c. 

4  Here  often  from  our  eyes 

Clouds  hide  the  light  divine  ; 
There  we  shall  have  unclouded  skies, 

Our  sun  will  always  shine. 
Hallelujah !  Sec. 

5  Here  griefs,  and  cares,  and  pains. 

And  fears,  distress  us  sore  : 
But  there  eternal  pleasure  reigns, 

And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 
Hallelujah!  &c. 

6  Lord,  pardon  our  complaints, 

We  follow  at  thy  call ; 
The  joy  prepar'd  for  suff 'ring  saints. 

Will  make  amends  for  all. 
Hallelujah!  hallelujah!  hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  journey  home. 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  $4 

LXXXIV.     P.  M.     J^EW  Selec, 
'Tis  all  for  the  best. 

TV/TY  soul  now  arise, 

^^  My  passions  take  wing, 

Look  up  to  the  skies, 

And  cheerfully  sing ; 
Let  God  be  the  object, 

In  praises  address'd, 
And  this  be  my  subject, 

<<  'Tis  all  for  the  best." 

Search  all  the  world  through, 

Examine  and  see, 

And  what  canst  thou  view 

More  suited  to  thee, 
Than  this  declaration. 

In  scripture  expressed, 
That  God  thy  salvation, 

"Does  all  for  the  best.'* 

Though  here  day  by  day 

His  love  shall  see  good, 

Upon  thee  to  lay 

His  fatlierly  rod ; 
Yet  be  not  dejected, 

However  oppress'd ; 
Though  sorely  afflicted, 

"  'tis  all  for  the  best." 

On  creatures  below 

I'll  not  set  my  heart, 

For  surely  I  know 

We  shortly  must  part ; 
For  though  when  God  gives  them 

His  name's  to  be  bless'd, 
Yet  when  he  removes  them, 

"'Tis  all  for  the  best." 


85  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5       But  O  the  blest  day  ! 

And  soon  'twill  arise, 

When  freed  from  niy  clay, 

1*11  mount  to  the  skies  ; 
And  when  I  do  enter 

My  heavenly  rest, 
I'll  there  sing  for  ever, 

«*Twas  all  for  the  best." 

LXXXV.     7  s.     JVEwfoN. 
My  name  is  Jacob.   Chap,  xxxii.  27. 

1  "VTAY,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 

''"^    Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  $ 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case, 

2  Dost  thou  asknie,who  I  am? 

Ah,  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name  ! 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold. 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  pow'r  defy. 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 
-4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 

Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  pray'r ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free, 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  tome. 

5  Many  years  have  pass'd  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now, 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou, 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need, 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead  : 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIEVERS.  86 

After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last ! 
7  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold, 
'Tisthy  goodness  makes  me  bold; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 
When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

LXXXVI.     7s.  double.     J^Ewros. 
The  Good  Physician. 

1  TITOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
■*•-*•  Till  Jesus  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  physician 
Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul  I 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave ; 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wondrous  pow'r  to  save. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 
Is  light  compared  with  sin  : 
On  every  part  it  seizes, 
But  rages  most  within : 
'Tis  palsy,  plague,  and  fever, 
And  madness — all  combin'd  ; 
And  none  but  a  believer, 
The  Least  relief  can  find. 

3  From  men  great  skill  professing, 
I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 

But  this  prov'd  more  distressing, 
And  added  to  my  pain : 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 
Some  gave  me  up  for  lost ; 
Thus  every  refuge  fail'd  me 
And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd. 
Mm 


87  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

4  At  length  this  great  Physician, 
How  matchless  is  his  grace ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case  ; 
First  gave  me  sight  to  vie\y  him, 
For  sin  my  eyes  had  seai'd ; 
Then  bid  me  look  unto  him ; 
I  look'd,  and  I  was  heal'd. 

5  A  dying,  risen  Jesus, 
Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith  ; 

At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 
A.nd  saves  the  soul  from  death : 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 
His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 
'Tis  only — look  and  live. 

LXXXVII.     8s.     Wewq'on. 

.YoTie  iifion  earth  I  desire  besides  thee. 
Psalm  Ixxiii.  25. 

1  TJTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
■'-'*'  Vvhen  Jesus  no  longer  I  see; 
Sweet   prospects,    sweet  birds,  and  swee' 

fiov/*rs, 

Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me ., 
The  mid-summer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fieldo  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  j 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 

Deceuiber's  as  pleasant  as  May, 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sv/eeterthan  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom. 

And  makes  ?M  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should,  v/ere  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  v/ish  or  to  fear; 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  88 

No  mortal  so  l^appy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

0  Content  with  bcjiolding  his  face, 

My  all  to  liis  pleasure  resigned; 
No  changes  ot"  season  or  place, 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  : 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear, 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 
4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine. 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song ; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

LXXXVIII.     8,  8,  6.     Songs  in  fHE  JViGHt. 

In  every  thing  give  thanks^  for  this  is  the  ivill 
of  God.   I  Thes.y.  18. 

1  T  THINK  my  table  richly  spread, 

-■■  And  bless  the  Lord  for  wholesome  bread,, 

While  nothing  more  appears  ; 
With  this  I  am  not  left  to  starve, 
This  is  far  more  than  I  deserve, 

And  better  than  my  fears. 

2  I  fear*d  lest  discontent  should  turn, 
And  cause  my  appetite  to  spurn 

Against  a  meal  so  dry  ; 
But  sanctified  by  prayer  'tis  sweet. 
More  so  than  all  the  savoury  meet 

That  dainty  sinners  buy. 


88  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

3  My  God,  how  infinitely  kind 
Art  thou,  to  reconcile  my  mind 

To  all  thy  sov'reign  will ! 
Content  with  poverty  I'll  be, 
If  I  may  but  converse  with  thee, 

And  have  thy  presence  still. 

4  No  one  shall  hear  my  tongue  complain 
If  thou  my  spirit  wilt  sustain, 

And  fill  my  soul  with  peace  ; 
My  gratitude  shall  still  ascend, 
I'll  love  and  praise  thee  to  the  end, 

Till  all  my  wants  shall  cease. 

5  Humbly  for  those  Td  intercede 
Who  suffer  poverty  and  need, 

" .  Without  contentment  given : 
O  teach  them  by  thy  grace  to  pray, 
And  then  do  thou  thy  power  display, 
And  send  them  bread  from  heaven. 

6  In  Ciirnest  I  would  bear  in  mind 
The  poor,  the  sick,  the  long  confin'd, 

With  such  I  sympathize  ; 
To  such  I  feel  compassion  move, 
To  such  I  would  appear  in  love. 

And  wipe  their  weeping  eyes. 

7  O  may  their  sorrows  sweetly  lead 
Their  hungry  fainting  souls  to  feed 

On  Christ,  the  living  bread ; 
Sb  shall  they  patiently  endure, 
And  find  their  happiness  secure 

In  him,  their  living  head. 

8  Come,  O  ye  helpless  and  distress'd? 
Lean  on  a  Saviour's  loving  breast, 

In  him  ther-e's  sweet  repose ; 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  89 

He  will  support,  he  will  sustain, 
He'll  bear  a  part  in  every  pain, 
And  sanctify  your  woes. 

9  The  time  is  short,  you  soon  shall  risr, 
And  bid  farewell  to  weeping  eyes, 

And  reach  the  heavenly  shore  ; 
O  pleasing-  thought  1  my  soul,  prepare 
To  meet  thy  fellow -sufierers  there, 

And  aid  them  to  adore. 

10  There  shall  our  now  complaining  souls 
Drink  of  those  overflowing  bowls 

Of  God's  unchanging  love  ; 
There  Jesus,  our  exalted  head, 
Shall  feed  us  with  delicious  bread, 

And  all  our  wants  remove.  • 

LXXXIX.     8,8,6.      Songs  IK  I'HE  jYiGMf. 
Benouncing  the  ivorld. 

1  ''  I  ^ELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 

-*-     Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 

The  things  I  lov'd  before  : 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace. 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and  wealtli, 
Tell  me  no  more  of  ease  and  health  ; 

For  these  have  all  their  snares  ; 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
But  see  my  name  enroU'd  in  heaven, 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  towers, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bowers, 

For  these  are  trifling  things ; 
Mm2 


90  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

The  little  room  for  me  design'd. 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 
As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests, 
Of  sumptuous  feasts,  and  gaudy  dress., 

Extravagance  and  waste  ; 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs,   and   wholesome 
bread. 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  the  bible  in  my  hand, 
A  heart  to  read  and  understand, 

And  faith  to  trust  the  Lord  ; 
I'd  sit  alone  from  day  to  day, 
Or  urge  no  company  to  stay. 

Nor  wish  to  rove  abroad. 

XC.     Us.     R,  Hill. 

Contentment  in  poverty  and  labour. 

\  TV/T  Y  heart  and  my  tongue  shall  unite  in  the 
^^  praise 

Of  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  for  mercy  and  grace ; 
My  pardon  is  sealed  through  his   precious 

blood ; 
By  him  I  inherit  the  peace  of  my  God. 

2  My  lot  may  be  low  and  my  parentage  mean, 
Yet,  born  of  my  God,  I  have  glories  unseen, 
Surpassing  all  joys  'mongst  sinners  on  earth, 
Prepared  for  souls  of  an  heavenly  birth. 

3  Secur'd  from  a  thousand  allurements  to  sin, 
I  find  in  my  cottage  my  heaven  begin ; 
And  soon  1  shall  lay  ail  my  poverty  by, 
And  mansions  of  gloiy  for  ever  enjoy, 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  91 

By  the  sweat  of  my  brow  I  labour  for  bread, 

Yet  guarded  by  Jesus,  no  evil  I  dread; 

And  Lord,  while  possess'd  of  all  riches  in 
thee, 

My  poverty  comes  with  a  blessing  to  me. 

My  labouring  dress  I  shall  soon  lay  aside, 

For  robes  rich  and  splendid,  a  dress  for  a 
bride ; 

The  bride  that  is  married  to  Jesus  the  Lamb, 

And  clad  in  a  garment  that's  ever  the  same. 

Though  fare  be  but  scant  while  I  travel  be- 
low, 

A  feast  that's  eternal  will  Jesus  bestow  ; 

No  sorrow  nor  sighing  shall  ever  annoy 

The  heavenly  banquet  I  there  shall  enjoy. 

Then  what  though  my  body  goes  weary  to 
rest, 

Yet,  sav'd  by  the  merits  of  Jesus,  I'm  blest; 

Fresh  strength  for  my  labour  on  earth  he  be- 
stows, 

And  soon  I  shall  bask  in  eternal  repose. 

XCL     8s.     Wesley^s  Collec. 

JDivine  Glories  ;  or^  the  beauties  of  Christ. 

1  T  LONG  to  behold  him  array'd 

•■■   With  glory  and  light  from  above. 
The  King  in  his  beauty  display'd, 
His  beauty  of  holiest  love  : 
I  languish  and  sigh  to  be  there, 
Where  Jesus  hath  fix'd  his  abode  : 
O  when  shall  we  meet  in  the  air, 
And  fly  to  the  mountain  of  God  I 

2  With  him  I  on  Sion  shall  stand, 
(For  Jesus  hath  spoken  the  word) 


92  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

The  breadth  of  Imrxianiiers  land 
Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord : 
But  when  on  thy  bosom  reclm'd, 
Thy  face  I  am  strengthen'd  to  sec, 
My  fulness  of  rapture  I  find, 
My  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 

3  Hov/  happy  the  people  that  dwell 
Secure  in  the  mansions  above  1 
No  pain  the  inhabitants  feel, 
No  sickness  nor  sorrow  shall  prove  : 
Physician  of  souls,  unto  me 
Forgiveness  and  holiness  give  ; 
And  then  from  the  body  set  free, 
My  soul  to  thy  presence  receive. 

XCII.     6,  8.     Broaddus^s  Collec, 
The  heavenly  Jerusalem. 

\    JERUSALEM  I  my  happy  home, 
**    O,  how  I  long  for  thee  I 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end  r 
Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? . 
2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 
Most  glorious  to  behold  I 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 
o  Thy  garden  and  thy  pleasant  green 
My  study  long  have  been  : 
Such  sparkling  light  by  human  sight 
Has  never  yet  been  seen. 
4  Is  heaven  thus  glorious,— O  my  Lord  \ 
Why  should  I  stay  from  tlicnce  ? 
What  folly  'tis  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence  ! 


EXERCISES    OF    BELIEVERS.  93 

5  Reach  down,  reach  down  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  cause  me  to  ascend. 
Where  congregations  ne*er  break  up, 
And  sabbaths  never  end  ! 

6  Jesus,  my  love,  to  glory's  gone, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see  ; 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care. 
And  should  I  here  no  more  see  you, 
Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

8  There  shall  we  meet  and  no  more  part, 

And  heav'n  shall  ring  with  praise  ; 
While  Jesus'  love  in  every  heart 
Shall  tune  the  song  Free  Grace. 

9  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  year% 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun. 
We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 
10  Millions  of  years  around  may  run, 
Our  songs  shall  still  go  on, 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son^ 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

XCIII.       lis.       BrOADDUS^S  COLLEC. 

Experience. 
1   r^  OME,  brethren  and  sisters  that  love  mj 
^^   dear  Lord, 

I  pray  give  attention  awhile  to  my  word ; 
A  wonder  of  mercy  !  behold  now  and  see 
What  a  precious  Saviour  has  done  for  poor 
me. 


94  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  I  was  led  by  the  devil,  till  lost  and  distressed, 
I  thought  that  in  torment  I  soon  should  be 

cast; 
No  peace  to  the  wicked,  but  all  misery, 
Till  faith  saw  my  Jesus  hang  bleeding  for 

me. 

0  "  O  sinner  (said  Jesus)  for  you  I  have  died, 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  my  soul  then  replied  : 
My  guilt  was  removed,  my  soul  did  rejoice, 
The  blood  was  apply'd   with  a  witnessing) 

voice. 

4  At  once  on  my  knees  before  God  I  did  fall, 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  for  he's  all  in  all ! 

The  heart  of  this  rebel  was  bursted  in  twainj 
To  see  my  dear  Jesus  on  Calvary  slain. 

5  There's  peace  nowin  heaven, and  peace  upon 

earth  ; 
The  angels  rejoice  at  a  poor  sinner's  birth  : 
"  Your  sins  are   forgiven,"  my  Saviour  did 

say, 
O  !  witness,  kind  heaven,  on  this  my  birth- 
day ! 

6  My  soul  now  was  humbled,  I  fell  to  the 

ground ; 
"  The  time  of  refreshing  at  last  I  have  found: 
'•  O  Lord  !  thou  hast  ravish'd  my  soul  with 

thy  charms  1 
"I'd  die  like  old  Simeon,  with  Christ  in  my 

arms." 

XCIV.     P.  M.     Broaddus's  Collec. 

The  Gospel  Trumfiet. 

1  TJARK  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds  ! 
^^  Throueh  all  ilie  world  the  echo  bounds ; 


#' 


EXERCISES  OF  BELIVERS.  94 

And  Jesus  by  redeeming  blood 
Is  bringhu^  sinners  home  to  God  ; 
And  guides  them  safely  by  his  word, 
To  endless  day. 

2  Hail,  all-victorious,  conqu'ring  Lord  I 
By  all  the  heavenly  hosts  ador'd  ; 
Who  undertook  for  fallen  man, 

And  brought  salvation  through  thy  name, 
That  we  with  thee  might  live  and  reign 
In  endless  day. 

3  Fight  on,  ye  conqu'ring  saints,  fight  on, 
And  when  the  conquest  you  have  won, 
Then  palms  of  vict'ry  you  shall  bear, 
And  in  his  kingdom  have  a  share, 
And  crowns  of  glory  you  shall  wear 

In  endless  day. 

4  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  once  was  spilt, 
To  save  the  lost  from  sin  and  guilt ; 
Poor  sinners  now  may  come  to  God, 
And  find  salvation  through  thy  blood, 
And  sail,  by  faith,  upou  that  flood 

To  endless  day. 

5  Through  storms  and  calms  by  faith  we  steer, 
By  feeble  hope  and  gloomy  feiir, 

Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan's  shore. 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  are  no  more. 
And  then  we'll  shout,  all  trial's  o'er 
To  endless  day. 

6  There- we  shallln  sweet  chorus  join' 
With  saints  and  angels — all  combine 
To  sing  of  his  redeeming  love. 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move, 
For  this  shall  be  our  theme  Hhov<^ 
In  endless  dav. 


95  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XCV.     8s.     Broaddus's  Collec. 
Encouragement  Jor  Christians, 

1  f^  OME  you  that  know  the  Lord  indeed, 
^^   Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed, 
Submit  to  ail  the  ways  of  God, 

And  walk  the  narrow  happy  road. 

2  Great  tribulation  you  may  meet. 

But  soon  shall  walk  the  golden  street; 
Though  hell  may  rage  and  vent  her  spite. 
Yet  Christ  will  save  his  heart's  delight. 

3  The  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 
When  Gabriel's  trumpet  you  shall  hear 
Sound  through  the  earth,  and  down  to  hell. 
To  call  the  nations  great  and  small. 

4  Behold  the  righteous  marching  home  I^ 
And  all  the  angel#bid  them  come  : 
While  Christ  the  Judge  with  joy  proclaims 
"  Here  come  my  saiiUs,  I  own  their  names. 

5  "  Ye  everlasting-  doors,  fly  wide, 

"  Make  room  for  to  receive  my  bride  ; 
"  Ye  bells  of  heaven,  sound  aloud, 
"Here  comes  the  purchase  of  my  blood/' 

6  In  grandeur  see  the  royal  line 

In  glittering  robes,  the  sun  outshine  I 
See  saints  and  angels  join  in  one, 
And  march  in  splendour  to  the  throne. 

7  They  stand  with  wonder,  and  look  on. 
They  join  in  one  eternal  song. 

The  great  Redeemer  to  admire, 
While  rapture  sets  their  souis  ©n  iire  ! 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  96 

LXXVI.     7,  6.     Broaddus's  Col, 
Aafiiring  toivards  heaven. 

13  ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
•*^  Thy  better  portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Tow'rd  heaven,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away  ^ 

To  seats  prepared  above. 
Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
rire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source. 
Thus  a  soul  new-born  of  God, 
Pants  to  view  his  lovely  face  ? 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

Fly  me  riches,  fly  me  cares, 

While  I  that  coast  explore  ; 
Flattering  world,  with  all  your  snares. 

Solicit  me  no  more  : 
Pilgrims  fix  not  here  their  home, 
Strangers  tarry  but  a  night : 
When  the  last  dear  morn  shall  come, 

We'll  rise  to  joyful  light. 
Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  your  saviour  will  return. 

Triumphant,  through  the  skies : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 
Happy  entrance  shall  be  giv'n ; 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heav'n. 
Nn 


97  Si>IRITUAL  SONGS. 

XCVri.     8, 6.     Broaddus-s  Col. 
Happiness  of  the  Christian. 

1  X-FOW  happy 's  ev'ry  child  of  grace 
J- A  Who  feels  his  sins  forgiv'u  ! 
This  world,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place, 

I  seek  a  place  in  lieaveii : 
A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 

Yet  O  !  by  faith  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight, 

A  heav'n  pi-epar'd  for  me. 

2  A  stranger  in  this  world  below, 

I  calmly  sojourn  here  5 
Nor  can  its  happiness  or  wo 

Provoke  my  hope  or  fear  : 
Its  evils  in  a  moment  end, 

Its  joys  as  soon  are  past ; 
But  O !  the  bliss  to  which  I  tend 

Eternally  shall  last. 

3  To  that  Jerusalem  .above, 

With  singing  I'll  repair  ; 
While  in  the  llesh,  by  hope  and  love, 

My  heart  and  soul  are  there ; 
There  my  exalted  Saviour  stands, 

My  merciful  High  Priest, 
And  still  extends  his  wounded  hands, 

To  take  me  to  his  breast. 

-4  What  is  there  here  to  court  my  stay, 

And  keep  me  back  from  home, 
When  angels  beckon  me  away, 

Ani  Jesus  bids  me  come  ? 
Shall  I  regret  to  leave  my  friends 

Here  in  this  vale  conlin'd  ! 
To  God  himself  my  soul  ascends  — 

Farewell  to  all  behind  ! 


EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.*  97 

3  The  race  we  all  nve  running  now — 

"What  though  I  first  attain  ? 
Tlicy  too  their  willing  heads  shall  bow. 

They  too  the  prize  shall  gain  : 
Now  on  the  brink  of  death  I  stand. 

And  if  I  pass  before, 
They  shall  too  escape  to  land, 

Aild  hail  me  on  that  shore. 

6  Then  should  I  suddenly  remove, 

That  hidden  life  to  share ; 
I  should  not  lose  my  friends  above, 

But  more  enjoy  them  there. 
There  we  in  Jesus'  praisiD  shall  join, 

His  boundless  love  proclaim^ 
And  solemnize  in  songs  divine 

The  marriage  of  the  Lamb. 

7  O  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours, 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay  ! 
We  more  than  taste  the  heav'nly  powers, 

And  antedate  that  day  ; 
We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  conceal'd. 
And  with  liis  glorious  presence  here, 

Our  earthen  vessels  fill\l. 

8  O  would  he  more  of  heav'n  bestow, 

Then  let  this  vessel  break ; 
And  let  my  ransom'd  spirit  go 

To  see  the  God  I  seek  : 
In  rapturous  awe  on  him  to  gaze, 

Wiio  gives  that  sight  to  me ; 
And  shout,  and  wonder  at  his  grace 

Throujrh  all  eternity. 


98  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

XCVIII.     8,7,     C.  Wesley 
Jesus,  the  soul  of  JIasic. 

1  T  ISTED  into  the  cause  of  sin, 
■^-^  Why  should  a  good  be  evil? 
Music,  alas  !  too  long  has  becsi 

Press'd  to  obey  the  devil ! 
Drunken,  or  lewd,  or  light,  the  lay 

Flows  to  the  soul's  undoing, 
Widens  and  strews  with  flowers  the  way 

Down  to  eternal  ruin. 

2  AVho  on  the  part  of  God  will  rise  ; 

Innocent  mirth  recover  ? 
Fly  on  the  prey,  and  take  the  prize, 

Plunder  the  carnal  lover  ? 
Strip  him  of  ev'ry  moving  strain^ 

Ev'ry  melting  measure, 
Music  in  virtue's  cause  retain, 

Revive  the  holy  pleasure  ? 

3  Come,  let  us  try  if  Jesus'  love 

Cannot  as  well  inspire  us  ; 
This  is  the  theme  of  those  above, 

This  upon  earth  will  fire  ns ; 
Try  if  your  hearts  are  tun'd  to  sing; 

Is  there  a  subject  greater  ? 
Melody  all  its  strains  may  bring, 

Jesus's  love  is  sweeter. 

4  Jesus  the  soul  of  music  is. 

He  is  the  noblest  passiojt ; 
Jesus's  name  is  life  and  peace. 

Happiness  and  salvation  ; 
Jesus's  name  the  dead  can  raise, 

Show  us  our  sins  forgiven. 
Fill  us  with  all  the  life  of  grace, 

And  carry  us  up  to  heaven. 


EXEIICISES  or  BELIEVERS,  99 

5  Who  hath  a  right  Hkc  us  to  sir.g  ? 

Us,  v/houi  his  mercy  raises; 
Merry  our  hearts,  for  Christ  Is  King, 

Joyful  be  all  our  faces. 
Who  of  Ills  love  doth  once  partake. 

He  in  the  Lord  rejoices ; 
IMelody  in  onr  hearts  we  make, 

P.lelody  wiiii  our  voices. 

6  TrTe  that  a  spri-ikled  r<ii.s(:icnce  hath, 

He  that  in  lieart  is  merry ; 
Let  him  sing  psalnis,  the  Scripture  saith, 

.Toyful,  and  ne'er  jje  weary  ; 
Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

Hearty  and  never  ceasing  ; 
Spiritual  songs  and  anthems  raise, 

Worship  and  thanks,  and  blessing. 

7  Come  let  us  in  his  praises  join, 

Triumph  in  his  salvation  5 
Crlory  aspire  to  love  divine, 

Worship  and  adoration  : 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 

<)pe??'d  in  each  believer  ; 
Only  believe,  and  then  sing  on. 

Heaven  is  ours  lor  ever. 

XCIX.     p.  M.     TiEBour's  Collet 
The  ivandering  Pilgrim. 

I   W-AND'RLNG  pilgrims, 
• ''       tians, 

Weak  and  tempted  Lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribulation. 

And  with  sins  are  much  distress'd  ; 
Christ  has  sent  me  to  invite  you, 
To  a  rich  and  costly  feast ; 
N  n  2 


99  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

Let  not  shame  nor  pride  prevent  yotj,. 
Come,  the  sweet  provision  taste. 

2  If  you  have  a  heart  lamentincr, 

And  bemoan  your  v letchecl  case 5 
Come  to  Jesns  Christ  repenting, 

"Tis  a  sign  of  quick^nng  grace, 
If  you  waul  a  heart  to  fear  him, 

Love  and  serve  him  all  your  days, 
Come  to  C'in-ist  the  Lord  and  ask  him, 

lie  will  guide  your  feet  always. 

3  If  your  lieart  is  unbelieving, 

Doubling  Jests'  pard'ning  love, 
Lay  hard  by  Bctliesda  waiting, 

I'iil  tlhc  troubled  watci"S  move. 
If  lio  man  appear  to  lielp  you, 

All  their  eiimts  prove  but  talk  ; 
Jesus,  .lesus  lie  will  cleanse  you, 

''  Rise,  take  up  your  bed  and  walk.'" 

4  If  like  Peter  you  are  sinking, 

In  tlie  sea  of  unbelief; 
Wait  with  patitnce,  always  praying^ 

Christ  will  send  you  sweet  relief; 
He  will  give  you  grace  and  glory. 

All  youi-  wants  siiall  be  suppiy'd, 
Canaan,  Canaan  lies  before  you. 

Rise,  and  cross  the  swelling  tide. 

5  Death  shall  not  destroy  3^our  comfort, 

Christ  sijall  g'.-.ard  youthirougli  the  gloom- 
Down  lie*;l  send  a  lie?ivenly  convoy, 

Ta  convey  you  to  his  home  : 
There  you'll  spend  your  days  in  pleasure, 

Free  froin  CY'iy  want  and  c'^rc  ; 
Come,  U  v;onio  !   my  lilessed  Saviour, 

Fain  my  spirit  would  be  tiiere. 


EXERCISES    or   BELIEVERS.  lOO 

C.     P.  M.     TiEiiovr^s  CoLLEc. 

FriendsJiip, 

'T^IIE  reason  we  love  friendship 
-*-  We  Avill  deny  to  no  man, 

How  shall,  how  shall,  liow  shall  we, 
Who  are  thus  forni'd  for  happiness, 
E'er  slight  a  loving  christian, 

Since  Jesus,  Jesus  hath  died  on  the  tree. 
For  to  deliver  men 

From  violence  and  treason, 
That  we  might  love  each  other. 

And  find  in  him  salvation, 
'Twas  love  that  mov'd  the  Almighty  God 

For  to  redeem  the  nation. 

That  liappy,  happy  we  might  be. 

On  a  feast  day  in  ancient  times, 
Jesus  stood  thus  crying; 

Whoso  thirsteth  let  every  one 
Come  unto  me  and  freely  drink, 
And  thus  be  sav'd  from  dying ; 

For  surely,  surely  there's  nothing  else  csu^ 
Quench  the  immortal  thirst 

That  in  your  heart  is  glowing. 
Then  come  and  taste  the  streams  of  grace 

Which  are  so  freely  flowing  ;  i 

O  I  drink  my  love,  my  only  dove. 

For  you  they  now  are  flowing, 

Then  happy,  happy  you  shall  be. 

Let  us  who  have  begun  to  taste 
Tlie  snects  of  this  salvation; 

Follow,  follow,  let  us  follow  on, 
Believing  we  shall  overcome, 
Resisung  :]i  temptation, 

Since  Jesus,  Jesus,  since  Jesus  the  'Son  j 


101  SPIEITUAL  SONGS. 

Willi  oiit-stretcli'd  arm  expanded, 
And  voice  tliat's  so  inviting, 

To  sacred  streams  of  purest  joys 
Is  thus  our  souls  exciting, 

Let  us  impart  to  him  our  heart, 
By  faith  and  love  uniting, 
Then  happy,  happy  we  shall  be. 

CI.     8s.     TiEnou<r's  Col. 
Experience. 

1  T  AM  a  stranger  here  below, 

-^  And  wiiat  I  am  is  hard  to  know ; 
I  am  so  vile,  so  prone  to  sin, 
1  fear  that  I'm  not  born  again. 

2  Vfould  I,  experience  call  to  mind, — 
I  often  find  myself  so  blind. 

All  marks  of  grace  seem  to  be  gone, 
Which  make  me  fear  that  I  am  Vfrouc 

3  I  fuid  myself  out  of  the  way, 

My  thoughts  are  often  gone  astray ; 
Like  one  alone  I  seem  to  be, 
Or  is  there  any  one  hke  me  ? 

4  'Tis  seldom  I  can  ever  see 
MyseU'  as  I  would  wish  to  be  j 
What  I  desire  I  can't  retain, 
From  what  I  hate  I  can't  refrain. 

5  So  far  from  God  I  seem  to  lie, 
That  often  I'm  constrain'd  to  cry  j 
I  fear  at  last  tjiat  I  shall  fall. 

Or  if  a  saint,  I'm  least  of  all. 

6  I  seldom  find  a  heart  to  pray, 

So  many  things  come  in  the  way ; 
Thus  fill'd  with  dou])ts,  I  ask  to  know, 
Come  teii  me  if 'tis  thus  with  vou  ? 


jvAiiRCISES   or  BEIIEVERS.  10^ 

7  By  sore  experience  I  do  know, 
There's  nothing  good  that  I  can  do ; 
I  cannot  satisfy  the  law, 
Nor  hope  nor  comfort  from  it  draw. 

S  My  nature  is  so  prone  to  sin, 
And  all  my  duties  so  unclean, 
That  when  I  count  up  all  the  cost. 
Without  free  grace  I  know  I'm  lost. 
CII.     8s.     Baldwin, 
Union, 

1  TC^ROM  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 
■*-  That  hatred  is  conquerM  by  love  ? 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties, 

As  distance  and  time  can't  remove. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yet  m  a  Paradise  lost ; 
It  grows  on  Immanuei's  ground, 
And  Jesus'  rich  blood  it  did  cost. 
^  ]\Iy  friends  now  so  dear  unto  me, 
(Our  souls  so  united  in  love ;) 
Wliere  Jesus  is  gone  I  shall  see, 
In  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 
^  O  !  w]]y  theft  so  loath  for  to  part  ? 

Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again, 
Engrav'd  on  Immanuel's  heart, 
At  distance  we  cannot  remain, 
i  And  soon  we  shall  see  that  bright  dayj 
And  join  wilh  the  armies  above, 
Set  free  from  these  prisons  of  clay 
United  in  mansions  of  love. 
6  Witli  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 
His  glory  eternally  see. 
Singing  hallelujahs.  Amen ; 
Amf-n  I  even  so  let  it  be. 


103  SPIRITUAL    S05.G5, 

CIIL    P.  M.     TiEBour's  Collet:. 
ChrisPs  love  revealed. 

1  Xj^AR  above  yon  glorious;  ceiling 
-*-     Of  tlie  azure  vaulted  sky, 
Jesus  sits,  his  love  revealing" 

To  his  splendid  troops  on  high. 
Hosts  seraphic  humbly  bowinsr. 

At  his  feet  they  prostrate  fall ; 
Saints  and  angels  all  avowing, 

God  in  Christ  is  all  in  all. 

2  Cculd  we  leave  our  foolish  dreamiif^'^. 

Of  a  fancied  heaven  below, 
And  see  Jesus'  glory  beamings, 

How  our  souls  would  long  to  go  f 
Earth  by  us  would  then  be  spurned, 

AU  its  vanity  subside  ; 
Fuel  fit  for  to  be  bui-ned, 

All  its  honours,  pteasifres,  pride. 

5  From  the  general  conflagration, 

We  should  to  God's  refuge  fly. 
Clasp  the  ho}>e  of  our  salvation', 

Live  in  Christ,  no  more  to  die. 
We  in  him  our  rest  obtaining, 

All  his  blessedness  should  prove  f 
O'er  our  foes  victorious  reigning, 

Full  of  peace  and  joy  and  love. 

4  We  should  for  the  day  be  waiting, 

When  the  full  reward  is  giv'ji ; 
When  the  glorious  work's  completed 

Jesus  takes  his  church  to  heav'n  : 
Pure  from  every  stain  of  nature, 

There  in  iioliness  to  shine, 
IMo'dded  by  her  great  Crealorj 

For  society  divine. 


EXEUCISES  OP   BELIEVERS.  10* 

CIV.     Wati's^s  Lrnic  Po^ms. 
Converse  with  Christ. 

1  I'M  tir'd  with  visits  modes,  and  forms, 
-*-  And  tlatt'ries  paid  to  fbllow-worms  5 

Their  eonversation  cloys  : 
Their  vain  amours,  and  empty  stuff: 
But  I  can  ne'er  enjoy  enougli  [my  joys. 

Of  thy  best  company,  my  Lord,  thou  life  of  ail 

2  Wiien  he  begins  to  tell  his  love, 
Tlirough  every  vein  my  passions  move, 

The  captives  of  his  tongue: 
In  midnigiit  shades,  oii  frosty  ground, 
I  could  attend  tlie  pleasing  sound. 
Nor  should  I  feel  December  cold,  nor  think  the 
darkness  long. 

3  There  while  I  hear  my  Saviour-God 
Count  o'er  the  sins  (a  heavy  load) 

He  bore  upon  the  tree, 
Inward  I  blush  with  secret  shame, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  bless  the  name, 
That  knew  not  guilt  nor  grief  his  own,  but  bore 
it  ail  for  me. 

4  Next  he  describes  the  thorns  he  wore, 
And  talks  his  bloody  passion  o'er, 

Till  I  am  drown'd  in  tears  : 
Yet  with  the  sympatlietic  smart 
There's  a  strange  joy  beats  round  my  heart ! 
riie  cursed  tree  has  blessings  in't,  my  sweetest 
balm  it  bears. 

5  I  hear  the  glorious  SuffTer  tell, 
Ifow  on  his  cross  he  vaifcquish'd  Hell, 

And  all  the  pow'rs  beneath  : 
Transported  and  inspir'd,  my  tongue 
Attempts  his  triumphs  in  a  song  ; 
^^  How  has  the  Serpent  lost  hig  §ting,  and  wherc*^ 
thy  vict'ry  death?" 


105  SPIRITUAI.    SONGS. 

6  But  when  he  shows  his  hands  and  liean^ 
With  those  dear  prints  of  dying  smart, 

He  sets  my  soul  on  fire, 
Not  the  beloved  John  could  rest 
Witli  more  dehght  upon  that  breast, 
Nor  Thomas  pry  iuto  those  wounds  with  more- 
intense  desire. 

7  Kindly  he  opes  to  me  his  ear, 

And  bids  me  pour  my  sorrow  there, 
And  tell  liim  all  my  pains  : 
■     Thus,  while  I  ease  my  bm-den'd  heart, 

In  ev'ry  wo  he  bears  a  part,     [head  sustains. 
His  arms  embrace  me,  and  his  hand  my  drooping 

8  Fly  from  my  thoughts  all  human  things, 
And  sporting  swains,  and  fighting  kings, 

And  tales  of  wanton  love  : 
My  soul  di&tlains  that  httie  snare, 
The  ringlets  of  Amira's  hair  : 
Thine  arms,  ray  God,  are  sweeter  bands,  nor 
can  my  heart  remove. 

Cy.     7,  5.     TiEBou-r's  Col, 
Longing  for  Heaven. 

1  r\  WHEN  shaU  I  sec  Jesus, 
^^    And  reign  with  him  above; 
And  from  the  flowing  fountain 
Brink  everlasting  love. 

When  shall  I  be  deliverd 
From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  vvitli  oiy  blessed  Jesus, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in  f 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier. 
My  Captain's  s^one  l;crirre, 


EXERCISES   0¥   BELIE VJSJSf^  i§S 

He's  given  me  my  orders, 
And  ind  me  not  give  o'er; 
iiis  proiuises  are  ffiithful, 
A  rigiiteous  c-i'own  he'll  give^ 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 
Eternally  sliall  live. 

*3  Through  grace  I  aju  de(eniiin'4- 
To  conqner,  though  I  die, 
And  theii  away  to  Jesus, 
On  wings  of  love,  I'll  tly. 
Farewell  lo  ^iin  and  sorrow, 
I  hid  you  hoth  adieu ; 
And,  O  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 
And  oil  your  way  pursue. 

4  Whene'er  you  meet  with  troubles 
And  trials  on  your  way, 

Then  cast  your  cari*  on  Jesus, 
And  don't  "forget  to  pray  : 
iGivd  on  the  heavenly  aimour 
-Of  faith  and  iiope,  and  love  ; 
And  when  the  coinbat's  /ended 
He'll  carry  you  aL>ove. 

5  O  do  not  be  discouraged. 
For  Jesus  is  your  friend: 

And  if  you  want  more  knovyledgi?^ 
He'll  not  refuse  to  lend  : 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you. 
Though  oft'ner  your  refpiest ; 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  coiiquci-^ 
And  Aai>-e  you  home  to  i^esL 

6  And  when  the  last  loiud  triimpef 
Sliali  rend  the  vaidted  skies, 
And  bid  th'  entoiubed  miihoj.i« 
Fryiu  their  cold  l)etls  arise^ 

U  ^f0  . 


Our  raiisonrd  fr;>st,  revived^ 
New  beauties  siiail  put  on, 
And  soar  to  the  Idlest  Jiiajisioo 
Where  our  Redeemer's  go  tie. 

7  Our  eyes  shall  Uieii  with  rapture 
The  Saviour's  face  behold : 
Our  feet,  no  moi'e  diverted, 
Shali  walk  the  streets  of  gold; 
Our  ears  shrill  liear  with  transport 
Tlie  liosts  ce!c?".?a.i  smg  : 
Our  topgues  shall  cliant  the  glories 
Of  our  inuiiortal  King. 

CVl.        lis.        TiEBOUr-S   COLLEC, 

The  dyin^!;  Christian. 
!  Ti/'I^Y  soid's  full  of  glorj',  inspiring  my  tongue 
J.t_L  Could   I    meet   with   angels,   I'd    sing 

them  a  song  : 
Vd  sing  of  my  Jesus,  and  tell  of  his  charms 
And  beg  them  to  bear  me  to  his  loving  arms 

"2  Methinks   they're   descending  to  hear  whih 
I  sing, 
Well  pleas'd  to  hear  mortals  a  praising  theii 
King ; 

0  angeis  !  O  angels  !  my  souFs  in  a  fiame, 

1  faint  in  sweet  raptures  at  Jesus'S  name. 

5  O  Jesus  !  O  Jesus  !  thou  bahn  of  my  soul, 
'Twrs   tl.pp    n!v  dear   Jesus   that  made  mj 

hejii-t  ^In^k': 
O  !  bring    nie  to   view  thee,   thou   precious 

sweet  king, 
Jn  oceans  of  glory  thy  praises  to  sing. 

4  O  heavefis  !  sweet;  Jicavens,  I  long  to  be  tliere. 
To  liieot  all  my  brethren,  and  Jesus  my  dear : 


EXERCISES   OF   BELIEVERS.  106 

f>ome  angels,  come  tJiigels,  Tm  ready  to  tiy. 
Come  quickly  coiive^'  me  to  God  in  the  sky. 

5  Sweet  spirils  attend  me  tillJesiis  shall  corne,, 
Protect  and  deieiKi  me  till  1  am  ca'i'J  iionie  : 
Though   worms  iny  poor  J3ody  amy  claim  as 

their  prey;,  « 

'Twill  outshine  wlieii  rising  the  sun  at  noon- 
day. 

6  The  'sun  slmli  be  darkeii'dj  the  moi)n  turned 

to  blood, 
The  mountains  allmeltatthe  presence  of  God; 
Red  lightni/igs  may  ilash,  and  loud  thundter^j 

may  roar. 
All  this  cannot  daunt  me  on  Canaan'^s  blest 

shore. 

7  A  glimpse  of  bright  glory  siirprises  my  soul, 
I  sink  in  sweet  visions  to  view  the  bright  goal: 
My  soul  wldle  Vm  singing  is  leaping  to  gt), 
This  nioment  for  heaven  iVl  k-ave  ail  below. 

3  Farewell,  my  dei?.r  breiiiren,  my  Lord  bids 

me  come, 
Faiewell,  my  dear   sistei's,    I'm   now  goiuj- 

liome  : 
Brigiit  angels  are  whisp'rijig  so  sweet  in  my 

.ear  J 
Away  to  thy  Saviour  thy  spirit  we'll  bear. 

'i  I'm  going,  I'm  going, — but  wiuil  do  I  see  ? 
'Tis  Jesus  in  glory  appeal's  unto  mei 
I'm  going,  I'm  going,  I'm  going,  I'm  gone ! 
O  glory  !  O  glory  ■   'iis  dcme,  it  is  done  ! 

10  To  th'  regions  of  glory  the  spirit  has  fled. 
Aiid  left  this  vile  body  inactive  and  dead  ; 
AVilh  angelic  ai-mies  in  glory  to  blaze. 
On  Jesus's  beauties  for  ever  to  gaze. 


i&f  SfflElTtTAI,  SONGf^. 

rii  Wlien  th'   seals  are  all  opeird  tlie  trumrrel 
shall  sound, 
To  wake  God's  dear  children  that  sleep  un- 
der groniid; 
Thek  souls  ami  their  bodies  shall  then  join 
ill  one^ 

And  each  from  their  Saviour  receive  a  brigIrS 
crown. 

CVII,     C.  M»     TiEBour's  Collec. 
On  the  Millenium. 
i  ''■pHAT  e:]oFiou3  day  h  dra^in^r  "igh^ 
-*-    When  Zion's  light  sliall  come, 
She  shall  arise  and  shine  on  high, 

Bright  as  the  mornfng  sun. 
The  rorth  mvA  south  tbeii-  r^ons  resigrr, 

Ai:d  eartfj'&  foundafions  bend  5 
Adonrd  as  a  bride  JerusaleoTy 
All  glorious  shall  descend. 

2  The  King,  wlio  wears  the  gloricus  crown. 

The  azure  flannng  bov/, 
Thai  holy  city  shairbri ng  down, 

lo  bless  the  saints  below. 
When  Zion's  bleeding,  eonqnVing  King 

ShaU  sin  and  death  destroy, 
The  morning  stars  shall  together  sin f^* 

And  Zion  "shout  for  joy.  "" 
'^  The  holy  bright  ■^■i^^Q\r^r^  band^ 

^Vho  pbny  on  liarps  of  gold, 
In  holy  ort'er  then  shall  stand, 

Fair  Srilem  to  beiiold. 
Dcscendi-ng  on  sweet  meltii^g  strains, 

Jeho-rah  tliey  adore : 
Such  shouts  through  earth's  extensive  plam* 

Were  never  beard  before. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  lOS 

4  Let  SnUin  rage  and  b(»;ast  no  iiuire, 

Nor  think  his  reign  is  long, 
Thoiigli  saints  arc  Ceeblejew  and  poor, 

Their  great  Redeemer's  strong. 
He  is  their  shield  and  liiding  place, 

A  covert  from  the  wiiid, 
A  fountain  in  the  wii'ierness, 

Throughout  this  weary  land. 

5  The  crystal  streams  run  down  from  beav'n^ 

They  issue  from  the  throne ; 
The  tloods  of  strife  away  are  driv'nj 

Tiie  church  becomes  but  one. 
This  peaceful  union  she  shall  know, 

And,  perfected  in  love, 
Adore  and  sing  cf  grace  l)elow 

Till  rais'd  to  dwell  above. 

6  A  thousand  years  shall  roll  around— 

The  church  shall  be  complete ; 
CalFd  by  the  glorious  trumpet's  sound 

Her  Saviour  for  to  meet, 
She'll  rise  with  joy  and  soar  on  high, 

She'll  fly  to  Jesus's  arms, 
And  gaze  with  wonder  and  delight 

On  her  Beloved's  charms. 

CVIII.     7,  6.     liARr. 
A   Dialogue   between  a  Believer  and  his  Soul, 
]      Vyih.  ^OME  my  soul,  and  let  us  try, 
^^    For  a  little  season, 
Ev-ry  bm-den  to  lay  by  : 

Come  and  let  us  reason. 
Vv'hat  is  this  that  casts  thee  down  ? 

Wh.o  are  those  that  grieve  thee  ? 
*^peak,  and  let  the  worst  be  known  ; 

Speaking  mav  reUcve  tliee. 


108  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

2  Soul,    Oh!  I  sink  beneath  the  load 

Of  my  nature's  evil ; 
Full  of  enmity  to  God  ; 

Captiv^d  by  the  d^vii  : 
Restless  as  the  troubled  seas  ; 

Feeble,  faint,  and  fearful  / 
Plagued  with  ev^ry  sore  disease  : 

How  can  I  be  cheerfid. 

3  Bel.     Think  on  what  thy  Saviour  bore 

111  the  gloomy  garden, 
Sweating  blood  at  evVy  pore. 

To  prociue  thy  pardon. 
See  him  stretch "d  upon  the  wood. 

Bleeding,  grieving,  crying; 
Siiff'ring  all  the  wrath  of  God  : 

Groaning,  gasping,  dying  ! 

A  Soul.    This  hy  faith  I  soraetimes  view, 

And  those  views  relieve  me  : 
But  my  sins  return  anew  ; 

These  are  they  that  grieve  me. 
Oh!  Vm  leprous^ filthy,  foul, 

(luite  throughout  infected^ 
Have  not  /,  if  any  soul. 

Cause  to  f)e  dejected/ 

5  Eel.     Think  how  loud  thy  dying  Lord, 

Cried  out;, '"  It  isfinislid.'^ 
Treasure  up  that  sacred  word 

Whole  and  undiminish'd. 
Doubt  not;  iie  will  cairy  on, 

To  its  full  perfection, 
TJKTt  good  work  he  has  begun, 

Why  tlien  this  dejection  ? 

6  Soul.    Faifh,ivhen  void  of  works,  is  dead. 

This  ike  acriptures  witness: 


l^XEKCSSES  OF   IJELIEYEKS.  108 

Jlnd  n-kat  works  have  I  to  plead, 
fFho  am  all  luijixiieHs  ? 
'    Ml  ihff  powers  are  deprar^d, 
Blind,  perverse,  civ.dfilthij  ; 
If  from  death  Fm fully  sav'd,     . 
Why  am  J  nut  healihij  ? 

"'   Bel.     Pore  not  on  thyself  too  long,  ' 

Lest  it  sink  lliee  lower; 
Look  lo  Jesus,  kj])(,!  as  strong, 

iMercy's  joni'd  with  power. 
Ev'ry  work  that  thou  must  do, 

Will  tiiy  p-acious  Saviour 
For  thee  work,  nud  in  thee  too, 

Of  his  special  favour. 

3  Soul,   Jesiis^  precious  bhod  once  sjj'ilty 
I  depend  on  solely, 
To  release  and  clear  my  guilt : 
But  I  would  be  holy. 
Bel.     He  that  bouglit  thee  on  the  cross, 
Can  control  thy  nature, 
Fully  purge  away  thy  dross, 
Make  thee  a  new  creature. 

9  Soul.    That  he  can  I  nothiiif^  doubt, 

Be  it  but  his  pleasure. 
Bel.     Though  it  be  not  done  through  out. 

May  it  not  in  measure  ? 
Soul.    TVhen  that  rneasiire,  far  from  gi'eat^ 

Still  shall  seem  decreasing — 
Bel.     Faint  not  then  ;  but  pray,  and  wait. 

Never,  never  ceasing. 

10  Soul.   What  when  pray''r  meets  no  regard '^ 
]>KL.         Still  rejycat  it  often. 

Soul.    B  it  Ifeel  myself  so  hard — 
Bel.  Jesus  will  thee  softeu. 


Soul,  But  vrj  enemies  make  head, 
Bel.         Let  tlirv.i  c'^i-^T  drive  thee. 

Sgul.  But  .Pm.  r;>''/..  i  ;•.'.  daric,  I'm  dmd^ 
Bel.         JeFiiS  v-iii  revive  tliee. 

11-   ToGETiffiR.  Co-ne  let  US  ill  his  praises  joi] 

Triuiurl;  rn  his  s^^Jvatiou; 
Glory  ascribe  to  'Ove  di'.iae, 

Worstiip  cir-d  adoration, 
ileav'ri  j-ilready  is  Ijcc'.n, 

Opeil'd  m  each  he'itrver, 
Only  Lclieve;  awA  still  sing  on^ 

Iie?Av"ii  IS  ours  for  ever. 

CIX,     P.  M.     Boston  Coilec. 
Christian  Unloii 

1  4  TTEND,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  teH 
-■^-^  The  woi.vii  rs  of  immanuel, 

Wlio  sjxvM  me  fiCi  a  biiiijug  hell^ 
And  brougift  my  soid  witii  him  to  dwcllj 
And  leei  a  blessed  Union. 

2  He  view'd  me  fiom  bis  courts  on  high;, 
And  saw  my  soul  in  ruin  lie, 

lie  1ooj;M  on  me  whh  pityiiig  eye, 
And  said  to  we,  as  he  pass'd  by. 

With  God  you  haNe  no  Uni&n, 

3  Then  I  brs:n,n  to  isiourn  and  cry; 
I  looLiM  this  way  aud  tJiat  to  (ly ; 
It  gi'JcvM  me  sore  that  1  must  die} 
I  slrore  salvation  for  to  buy, 

out  still  1  had  no  Union. 

4  But  when  my  Jesus  took  me  in, 

A»d  witli  bis  b'oodi  did  wash  meckari. 


EXERCISES   OF  BELIEVERS.  110 

'Twas  then  I  hated  ev'ry  sin  ; 
And  O !  what  seasons  1  have  seen 
Since  I  liave  felt  this  Union. 

5  I  prais'd  tlie  Lord  botli  night  and  day, 
From  house  to  house  I  went  to  pray  j 
And  if  I  met  one  on  the  way, 

1  always  liad  some  word  to  say 
About  this  blessed  Union. 

6  I  wonder  why  old  saint's  don't  sing, 
And  praise  the  Loi"d  ii;)on  the  wing, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring 
With  loud  hosaimas  to  their  king, 

VVlio  brought  their  souls  to  Union. 

7  Return,  backsliders,  come  away, 
And  learn  to  do  as  well  as  say , 

Be  careful  that  you  watch  and  pray: 
Come,  bear  your  cross  from  day  to  day, 
And  then  3'ou'll  feel  this  Union. 

6  We  soon  shall  break  all  nature's  ties, 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  rise, 
And  shout  salvation throngh  the  skies; 
And  gain  tlie  mark,  and  win  the  prize, 
And  iee\  in  Heaven  this  Union. 

ex.     8s.     JVeh'Ton. 

What  think  ye  of  Christ  ? 

1  TyUAT  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  is  the  test 
^  "  To  try  both  your  state  and  your  scheme^ 
You  cannot  be  rigiit  in  the  rest. 

Unless  you  think  rightly  of  him, 
As  Jesus  appears  in  your  view, 

As  he  is  beloved  or  not  ; 
So  far  is  revealed  to  you, 

That  mercy  or  wratli  is  your  lot, 


110 


SPIRITLAL    SOlSCiS. 


2  Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be, 
A  man,  or  an  angei  at  most : 
Sure  tliese  have  not  feciiiigs  like  nie, 
Nor  know  tbein     ,v.\  'v retched  and  lost 

So  gu?!ty,  so  hel].K'.  r;?;-'y  \, 

I  diirsl  not  coiiiivie  m  ■,aa  bloody 
Nor  on  h\-\  protectioi^  i.'.:i\\ 


Uiiiesfe 


were  sure  he  t 


iod. 


And  hope  he  ];!•;  h 

When  the 
If  doinas  \)r( 


Some  cm!  h:m  a  Saviour  in  word, 

Biit  mix  their  own  ',vorks  v/itli  his  plan, 
h}  wili  ailbrd, 
''■one  all  that  ihcy  can  ^ 

:o->  iigjjt. 
(A  iitiie  thvy  "     •    :     -  may  'tail) 
They  purpose  to  i;  .ike  v.u  tuli  weight. 
By  casting  his  name  in  the  scale. 

Some  style  him  th^  Feiil  of  great  price, 

And  say  lie's  the  Foiuilain  of  joys; 
Yet  feed  upon  folly  and  vice,'' 

And  cleave  to  the  world  and  its  toys; 
Like  Judas,  the  Saviour  they  kiss, 

And  while  t'ley  saliite  him,  betray ; 
Ah .'  what  will  profes,^ion  like  this 

Avail  in  the  terrible  day  ! 

If  ask'd  what  of  Jesus  I  think, 

Though  st.iil  my  best  thoughts  are  but  poor  5 
I  say,  he's  my  meat  and  my  diink, 

My  life,  and  my  strength,  and  my  store; 
My  shepherd,  my  husband,  my  friend, 

My  Saviour  from  sin  and  from  thrall; 
My  hope,  from  beginning  to  end. 

My  jwrtion,  my  Lord,  and  my  all.. 


EXEKCISES    OF   BEllEVERS.  Ill 

CXI.     P.  M.     Bal-t.  Col, 
The  Believer^s  Triumph. 

1  TLTOW  happy- s  every  child  of  grace, 

-*-*-  The  soiifthat's  lili'd  witii  joy  and  peace^ 
Tiial  bears  the  fruits  of  rigliteousness, 

And  kept  by  Jesus'  power ; 
Tlieir  tresj^asses  are  all  forgiv^i, 
Tliey  antedate  the  joys  of  heav'n  ; 

In  rapturous  lays 

Shout  the  praise 

Of  Jesus 's  grace, 

To  a  lost  race 
Of  Sinners,  brought  to  happiness 
Through  th'  atoning  blood  of  Jesus. 

2  Satan  may  tempt  and  Iiell  may  rage, 
And  all  the  powers  of  eai'th  besiege; 
Their  united  strength  at  once  engage 

To  pluck  a  soul  from  Jesus. 
The  faithful  soul  laughs  them  to  scorn, 
ile*s  heaven-bound,  he's  heaven-born, 

He'll  v^aich  and  pray, 

Night  and  day, 

Fight  his  way. 

Win  the  day. 
And  all  his  enemies  dismay, 
Tluough  the  mighty  name  of  Jesus. 

3  O  monster  Deatli,  thy  sting  is  drawn  ; 
O  boasted  Grave,  no  trophies  won  : 
The  saint  triumpiis  tkrongh  grace  alone, 

To  praise  the  name  of  Jesus. 
At  lengtli  lie  bids  the  world  adieu, 
With  ail  its  vanity  and  show — 
The  soul  it  flies, 
Thro'.igli  t!ie  skies. 


112  SPIRITUAI.   SONGS. 

To  Paradise, 

And  joins  its  voice 
In  raptui'ous  lays,  of  love,  to  praise 
The  glorious  name  of  Jesus. 

4  When  Gabriel's  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
And  rend  the  rocks,  convulse  the  ground, 
And  swears  that  time  is  at  an  end, 

Ye  dead  arise  to  judgment — 
See  lightnings  Hash,  and  thunders  roll. 
This  earth  wrapt  like  a  parchment  scroll, 

Comets  blaze, 

Sinners  raise. 

Dread  amaze, 

And  horrors  seize. 
The  guilty  so?is  of  Adam's  race, 
UnsavM  from  sin  by  Jesus. 

5  The  christian,  filPd  with  rapturous  jo}^. 
Midst  llaniing  worlds  he  mounts  on  high 
To  meet  his  Saviour  in  the  sky, 

And  see  the  face  of  Jesus : 
The  soul  and  body  re-unite, 
.\nd  till'd  with  glory  infinite  : 

Blessed  day, 

Christians  say. 

Will  you  pray, 

That  we  may 
All  join  that  happy  company, 
To  praise  the  name  of  Jesus. 

CXII.    7s.    J^'^EivroN, 

Hear  what  he  has  done  fur  my  souU 

SAV'D  by  grace  I  live  to  tell, 
What  the  Iovj  of  Christ  has  done  : 
He  redeemed  my   oul  from  hellj 
^  >f  a  reix'l  made  a  son  ; 


EXERCISES   OF  BELIEVERS.  ll^ 

Oh  !  I  tremble  still  to  think 
How  secure  I  liv'd  in  sin ; 
Sporting  on  destruction's  brink. 
Yet  preserv'd  from  falling  in. 

2  In  a  kind,  propitious  hour, 

To  my  heart  the  Saviour  spoke  ; 
Touch'd  me  by  his  spirit's  pow*r, 
And  my  dang'rous  slumber  broke. 
Then  I  saw  and  own'd  my  guilt  j 
Soon  my  gracious  Lord  replied, 
*'  Fear  not,  I  my  blood  have  spilt, 
'Twas  for  such  as  thee  I  died.'' 

3  Shame  and  wonder,  joy  and  love, 
All  at  once  possess'd  my  heart  5 
Can  I  hope  thy  grace  to  prove 
After  acting  such  a  part  ? 

"  Thou  hast  greatly  sinn'd,  he  said^ 
But  I  freely  all  ibrgive ; 
I  myself  thy  debt  have  paid, 
Now  I  bid  thee  rise  and  live." 

4  Come,  my  fellow-sinners,  try, 
Jesus'  heart  is  full  of  love  ; 
Oh  that  you,  as  well  as  I, 

May  his  wondrous  mercy  prove  f 
He  has  sent  me  to  declare. 
All  is  ready,  all  is  free  ; 
Why  should  any  soul  despair, 
When  he  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me. 

CXm.     rs.     Salt.  Col: 
The  comforts  of  the  way. 


#^OME  and  taste  along  with  rae 
^^  Consolation  running  free  5 


113  SPIRITUAL    SO]?fGS, 

From  our  fatller^s  gracious  throne, 
Sweeter  than  the  honey-comb. 

2  Wherefore  should  I  feast  alone  ? 
Mourn; !!g  souls,  there  yet  is  room  : 
Converts  ever  coniing  in 

Make  the  banquet  sweeter  still. 

3  Now  I  fro  to  heaven's  door, 
Asking-  for  a  little  more  ; 
Jesus  gives  a  double  share ; 
Still  I  am  a  gleaner  tliere. 

4  My  old  nature  doth  it    best 
To  deprive  my  soui  of  rest. 
But  r"ve  treasures  coming  in 
Which  are  opposite  to  sin. 

5  Sinful  nature,  prone  to  vice, 
Cannot  stop  the  force  of  grace^ 
While  there  is  a  God  to  give 
Or  a  mourner  to  receive. 

6  Goodness  running  like  a  stream 
Through  the  New  Jerusalem, 
Doth  by  constant  breaking  forth 
Sweeten  earth  and  heaven  both« 

7  Saints  in  glory  sing  aloud 
In  tlie  praises  of  their  God  ; 
We  who  sivjg  in  faith  below 
Soon  to  glory  too  sljall  go.. 

8  Heaven's  here  and  heaven's  there  ; 
Comforts  llowing  every  where  ! 
This  i  freely  do  confess 

That  m}^  soul  has  got  a  taste. 

9  Now^  I  go  rejoicing  home, 
From  the  banquet  of  perfume, 
Finding  i^: mna  on  the  road, 
Propping  from  the  mount  of  God, 


ilXERfclSES   OT  BEtlETEKS.  114 

CXIV.     8s.     BALf.  Col. 
T/ia  hapjjy  hopeful  saint. 
i  /^  MAY  it  be  my  lot  to  see 
^^  The  church  in  full  prosperity; 
To  see  the  bright,  the  gUttering  bride. 
Close  seated  by  her  Saviour's  side. 

2  O  may  I  find  some  humble  seat^ 
Beneath  my  dear  Redeemer's  feet  5 
A  servant  as  before  I've  been, 

And  sing  salvation  to  my  king.  * 

3  I'm  glad  that  I  am  born  to  die, 
From  grief  and  wo  my  soul  shall  fly  ; 
Bright  angels  shall  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  New  Jerusalem. 

4  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  5 
I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death  ; 

I  hope  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 
And  shout  salvation  as  1  fly. 

5  Farewell  vain  world,  I'm  going  home. 
My  Saviour  smiles  and  bids  me  come  5 
His  angels  beckon  me  away, 

To  join  the  saints  in  endless  day. 

6  I  soon  shall  pass  the  vale  of  death, — 
In  his  dear  arms  I'll  lose  my  breath ; 
And  then  my  happy  soul  shall  tell, 
IVly  Jesus  has  done  ail  things  well. 

7  I  soon  shall  hear  the  awful  sound. 
Awake  ye  nations  under  ground : 
Arise  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
And  meet  kiug  Jesus  in  the  clouds, 

8  When  to  that  bless'd  world  I  rise, 

^nd  join  the  anthems  in  the  skies^ 


115  SPIRITUAL  SOI^GS* 

This  note  above  the  rest  shall  swell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

0  Then  shall  I  see  my  blessed  God, 
And  praise  him  in  his  bright  abode ; 
My  theme  through  ail  eternity 
Shall  glory,  glory,  glory,  be. 

CXV.     P.M.     Balt-.Col. 
Friend^ s  Parting. 

1  I^UR  souls  by  love  together  knit, 
^^  Cemented,  mix'd  in  one, 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  Heaven  on  earth  begun  ; 

Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spoke, 
And  glowM  with  sacred  fire  ; 

He  stopp'd  and  talk'd,  and  fed  and  bless'd. 
And  lilPd  the  enlarged  desire. 

CHORUS. 

A  Saviour  let  creation  sing, 
A  Saviour  let  all  heaven  ring  ; 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  ours, 
His  fullness  in  our  souls  he  pours ; 
'Tis  almost  done,  'tis  almost  o'er. 
We're  joining  them  who're  gone  before, 
We  soon  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

2  We're  soldiers  fighting  for  our  God, 

Let  trembling  cowards  fly  ; 
We'll  stand  unshaken,  firm  and  fix'd 

With  Christ  to  live  and  die  : 
Let  Devils  rage,  and  lleli  assail. 

We'll  cut  our  passage  through ; 
Let  foes  unite,  and  friends  desert. 

We'll  still  the  crown  pursue. 
A  Saviour  let,  &c. 


EXERCISES  or   BELIEVEllS.  116 

3  Tiic  little  cloud  uicreases  still, 

The  heav'iis  abound  with  rain  ; 
We  lia^te  to  catch  the  teeming  show^r^ 

And  all  its  moisture  drain  ; 
A  rill,  a  sfi-eain,  a  torrent  iiows, 

Diit  poar  the  inighty  Hood  ; 
O  sv/cep  the  nations,  shalcc  tlie  earth, 

'Till  all  prociaisn  th<'G  God, 
A  Saviour  let.  &c. 

4  And  when  thon  innk'st  tli}^  jewels  up. 

And  set'st  tliy  starry  crown, 
Wlien  nil  thy  spar;,ii)!;i:  ^ems  shall  shine, 

Proclaini-d  hy  thee  ti  i.?."  ovn  : 
May  we,  the  little  baiil  of  ^ove, 

We  sinners,,  sav-d  by  grrce, 
Fi-om  glory  iiito  glory  changed, 

Behold  thee  face  to  face. 
A  Saviour  let,  &c. 

CXVI.     7,  8.     Mb D LET. 
The  Believer's  hid'mi;  iilace. 

i   T_|'ATL,  sov'reign  love,  that  fnst  began 
AJL  Yiie  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man, 
Hail  matchless,  ivec,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding  place. 

2  Against. the  Go^  that  rules  the  sky, 

1  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high  ; 
Despised  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding  place. 

3  En  wrapt  in  dark  Egyptian  night. 

Fonder  of  darkness  tlian  of  light, 
Madly  I  ran  the  sinful  race, 
ScGAU'e,  without  a  hiding  place, 

V  p  2 


117  SPIRITUAL  SO^'GS. 

4  But  thus  th'  eternal  counsel  ran, 

"  AJmighty  love,  arrest  the  man  ;" 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  Ibund  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Vindictive  justice  stood  in  view  j 

To  Sinai's  tiery  mount  I  tlew, 
But  justice  cried,  with  frowning  face, 
This  mountain  is  no  hiding  place. 

6  But  lo  !  a  heavenly  voice  1  heard, 

And  mercy  ibr  my  soul  a})pear'd, 
Which  led  me  on  a  pleasing  pace, 
To  Jesus  as  my  hiding  place. 

7  Should  storms  of  seven-tuid  thunder  roll, 

And  skake  tJie  globe  from  pole  to  pole, 
No  thunder-holt  siiall  daunt  my  face, 
For  Jesus  is  my  hiding  place. 

8  A  few  moie  rolling  years  at  most, 

Will  land  me  safe  Oii  Canaan's  coast, 
When  1  shall  sing  the  song  of  jijrace, 
Safe  in  my  glorious  hiding  place. 

CXVII.     1  is. 
Desires  f 07'  a  lievhml  ansivered. 

1  i^H  how  I  have  loiig'd  for  tlie  coming  of 
^^         God, 

And  sought  him  by  praying  and  searching  his 

word ; 
By  watciiing  and  mourning  my  soul  was  op- 

press'd. 
Nor  coaid  1  give  over  till  siriiiers  were  ])less'd. 

2  Tiie  tokens  of  mercy  at  io.gth  do  appear, 
Accoi'diiig  to  proniise,  he's  nuswei'dniy  pray'r, 
I'he  prospects  now  open' i  do  gladden'd  my 

soul  ; 
Salvation  fiom  Zion's  beginning  to  roll. 


EKEUCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  118 

3  The  news  of  rich  mercy  is  sounding  aloud, 
And  sinners  come   weeping   and   crving  to 

God; 
They're  mourning  and  praying  at  home  and 

abroad, 
And  many  fmd  favour  through  Jesus's  blood. 

4  Still  more  my  dear  Saviour  here  fall  at  thy 

feet, 

Each  under  a  burden  oppressively  great; 

O  hear  them  dear  Jesus ; — their  burdens  re- 
move. 

And  let  them  exult  in  tliy  favor  and  love. 

5  Ye  saints  be  encourng'd — the  promises  plead, 
King  Jesus  is  claiming  his  ransomed  seed, 
And  miliioris  sliall  bow  to  his  sceptre  of  love 
When  we  are  removed  to  the  city  above. 

6  We  wait  for  his  cliariot.  it  seems  to  draw  near ; 
O  come  thou  dear  Savionr,  let  glory  appear, 
We  long  to  be  singing  with  saints  now  above, 
AVith  them  overw  helmed  in  oceans  of  love. 

CXVIII.     Bali-,  Col, 
Christinas  Hymn. 
1       T^HOM  the  regions  of  love, 
-*-    Lo  !  an  angel  descended, 
And  told  the  strange  news 

How  the  babe  was  attended ; 
Go,  shepherds,  and  visit 

This  wonderful  stanger, 
With  wonder  and  joy 

See  your  God  in  a  manger. 

CHORT'S. 

Hallelujah  to  liie  Lamb, 

Who  oljtain*d  our  redomptioii 


118  SPIRITUAL    SO!V«&, 

We'll  praise  iiim  evermore 
Wlieu  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

2  Glnd  tidings  I  bring 

To  you  and  each  nation  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  joy. 

Now  behold  your  salvation. 
When  sudden  a  multitude 

Raise  their  glad  voices, 
And  sliout  llie  Redeemer 

While  heaven  rejoices, 
ilalielujali,  &c. 

3  Now  glory  to  God 

In  the  highest  is  given. 
Now  g'-ory  to  God 

Is  re-echo'd  tlirough  heaven  : 
Around  the  whole  earth 

Let  us  tell  the  glad  story, 
And  sing  of  his  love, 

His  salvation  and  glory, 
Mallelujah,  &c. 

4  Enrnplnr'd  I  burn 

VV^ith  delight  ar.d  desire, 
A  love  so  divine 

Sets  my  soul  all  on  fire  i 
Around  the  bright  throne 

Now  hosannas  ai'e  ringings 
O,  when  shall  I  join 

Them,  and  be  ever  singing  I 
Hallelujah,  «Iv:c. 

5  Triumphantly  ride 

In  thy  chariot  victorious, 
And  conquer  with  love 
O,  JesuS;  all  glorious  I 


■EXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  119 

Thy  banner  unfurl, 

Bid  the  nations  surrender, 
And  own  thee  their  Saviour, 

Their  king  and  delender. 
HaUekijah,  &c. 

CXIX.     8,  6.     Med  HURST 
The  Christian  Traveller. 
"V^HAT  poor  despised  company 

'  '     Of  travellers  are  these, 
That's  walking  yonder  narrow  way, 
Along  that  rugged  maze  ? 

They  all  are  of  a  royal  line, 

They^re  children  of  a  king, 
Heirs  of  immortal  crowns  divine, 

And  loud  for  joy  they  sing. 

Why  do  tliey  then  appear  so  mean  ; 

And  why  so  much  despis'd  ? 
Because  of  their  rich  robes  unseen 

The  world  are  not  apprized. 

Why  some  of  them  seem  poor,  distressed, 

And  lacking  daily  bread  ? 
Heirs  of  immortal  wealth  possessed, 

With  hidden  manna  fed. 

Why  do  they  shun  that  pleasant  path, 
AVhich  worldlings  love  so  well  ? 

Because  it  is  the  road  to  death — 
The  certain  way  to  Hell. 

Why  do  they  walk  the  narrow  road^ 

Along  that  rugged  maze  ? 
Because  this  ivay  their  leader  trod  ; 

They  love  and  keep  his  ways. 

What,  is  there  then  no  other  road 
To  Salem's  happy  ground  ? 


120  SPIRITUAL  SOlVGSi 

Christ  is  the  only  way  to  God — 
JYo  other  can  be  found. 

CXX.     p.  M.     Balt.  Col. 
Adoration. 

1  \  LMIGHTY  love  inspire, 
-^^  ?*Iy  lieart  with  }3ure  desire, 
Until  the  sacred  fire 

My  sins  slia.ll  subdue  5 
I  love  tlie  blessed  Jesus, 

Oil  whom  each  angel  gazes, 
And  still  that  love  increases 

My  object  to  pursue. 

2  My  tender  hearted  Jesus  ; 

His  love  my  soul  amazes  ! 
He  came  for  to  save  us 

When  lost  and  undone  ! 
No  angel  could  redeem  us. 

No  seraph  coidd  retrieve  us^ 
No  one  could  relieve  us, 

But  Jesus  alone. 

3  In  him  I  have  believed, 

And  he  has  me  received. 
From  siu  he  has  redeemed 

My  soul  which  was  dead  : 
I  love  the  blessed  Saviour, 

I'm  made  to  know  his  favour, 
And  hope  witii  hiin  for  ever. 

The  golden  streets  to  tread. 

4  Then  be  thou  not  dismayed 

My  soul,  thou  shall  be  raised 
With  Christ  and  all  his  saved 

To  mansions  above ; 
There  t'  enjoy  the  treasure 

Of  unconsuming  pleasure^ 


Exercises  or  believers.        121 

And  shout  in  highest  measure 
Hallekijahs  of  love. 

CXXI.     8s.     Dalt-.  Col. 

Jesus  is  my  Friend. 

^^HERE  is  a  Heaven  above  the  skier, 

-*-   A  Heaven  where  pleasure  never  dies, 

A  Heaven  1  sometimes  hope  to  see, 

But  fear  again  ^tis  not  for  me. 

But  Jesus,  Jesiis  is  my  friend  j  O  hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend. 

The  way  is  difficult  and  strait, 
And  narrow  is  the  gospel  gate. 
Ten  thousand  dangers  are  therein, 
Ten  thousand  snares  to  take  me  in. 
But  Jesus,  &c. 

I  travel  through  a  world  of  foes, 
Through  conflict  sore  my  spirit  goes. 
The  tempter  cries  "  you  ne'er  shall  stand. 
Nor  reach  fair  Canaan's  happy  land." 
But  Jesus,  &c. 

The  way  of  danger  I  am  in, 
Beset  with  devils,  men  and  sin  ^ 
But  in  this  way  the  track  I  see. 
Of  him  who  liv'd  and  died  for  me  : 
O  Jesus,  &c. 

Come  life,  come  death,  come  then  what  will, 
His  footsteps  I  will  follow  still. 
Through  dangers  thick  and  Hell's  alarms, 
1  shall  be  safe  in  his  dear  arms. 

O  Jesus,  &e. 
Then,  O  my  soul,  arise  and  sing, 
Yqndcr's  thy  Saviour,  friend  and  king  3 


122  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

With  jileasing  smiles  he  now  looks  down, 
And  cries  "  Press  on  and  here's  the  crown.** 
O  Jesiis,  &c. 

7  "  Endure  the  cross  a  few  more  days, 

"  Figlit  the  good  fig]  it  and  win  the  race, 
"  And  then  thy  soul  with  me  shall  reign. 
*'  Thy  head  a  crown  of  glory  gain." 
O  Jesus,  &c. 

8  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
^Till  the  Archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 
Then  burst  its  bands  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

O  Jesus,  &c. 

CXXII.       P.M.       BAL^f.  COLLEC. 

ChrisVs  sufferings. 

1  rpHROUGHOUT    the   Saviour's    life    we 
-■-  trace. 

Example  or  redeeming  grace, 

No  period  else  was  seen, 
'Till  he  a  spotiess  victim  fell. 
Tasting  in  soul  a  painful  hell, 

Caus'd  by  his  people's  sin. 

2  On  the  cold  ground  methinks  I  see 
My  Jesus  kneel  and  piay  for  me  j 

O  !  him  will  1  adore ; 
SeizM  with  a  chilly  sweat  throughout, 
Blood-drops  did  force  their  passage  out, 

Througli  ev'ry  op*ning  pore. 

3  A  crown  of  thorns  rils  temples  bore, 

His  back  they  scoi-rg'd,  I'is  iiesh  they  tore, 

'I'ill  one  ti>e  bont)^  uiighi  b:ee  I 
Mocking,  they  pubh'd  hini  here  and  there. 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  123 

Marking  his  way  with  blood  and  tear, 
Press'd  by  tlie  heavy  tree. 

4  Thus  up  the  hill  oppress'd  he  came  ; 
Round  liim  they  inock'd  and  made  their  game; 

At  length  his  cross  they  rear : 
And  can  we  see  the  Lamb  of  God, 
And  hear  him  cry  beneath  our  load, 

Without  one  thanklul  tear  ? 

5  Thus  veiled  in  humanity, 

He  dies  with  anguish  on  the  tree ; 

What  tongue  his  grief  can  tell  ? 
See  shudd'ring  rocks  their  heads  recline  • 
The  sun  itself  refuse  to  shine  ! 

Dismay'd  the  powers  of  Hell. 

6  But  sing,  ye  saints,  in  songs  divine, 
He  drank  the  gall  to  give  us  wine, 

To  quench  our  parching  thirst ; 
Seraphs  advance  your  voices  higher, 
Bride  of  the  Lamb  unite  the  clioir, 

To  praise  your  precious  Christ. 

CXXm.    A£^roN. 
Blind  Bartimeus, 

1  "l\/rERCY,  O  thou  son  of  David,*^ 

LvA  Thus  blind  Bartimeus  cried  ; 
"  Others  by  thy  grace  are  saved, 
O  vouchsafe  to  me  thine  aid.'' 
For  his  crying  many  chid  him, 
But  he  cried  the  louder  still ; 
'Till  his  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 
"  Couie  z.\id  ask  me  ^vhat  you  will," 

2  Money  wi:s  not  what  he  wanted, 
Though  bv  beggijiSf  *'s-d  to  live: 


12*  SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

Yet  he  askM,  and  Jesus  granted 
Alms,  that  none  but  he  could  give ; 
^'  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  bhndness, 
Let  mine  eyes  beiiold  the  day ;" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 
Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

3  Now  methinks  I  hear  him  praising^ 
Pubhshing  to  all  around  ; 

*'  Friends  is  not  my  case  amazing, 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found  ! 

Oh  that  ali  the  blind  but  knew  him, 

Or  could  be  advis'd  by  me ; 

Sure  if  they  were  brought  unto  him, 

He  would  cause  them  all  to  see. 

4  "  Now  I  freely  leave  my  garments, 
Following  Jesus  in  the  way, 
He'll  direct  me  by  his  counsel, 
Bring  me  to  eternal  day  ; 

There  shall  I  behold  my  Saviour, 
Spotless,  innocent  and  pure, 
I  shall  reign  with  him  for  ever. 
For  his  promises  are  sure. 

5  Don't  you  see  my  Jesus  coming, 
See  him  now  in  yonder  cloud. 

With  ten  thousand  angels  round  him  j 

0  behold  the  glorious  crowd  .' 

1  will  rise  and  go  and  meet  him, 
And  embrace  him  in  my  arms  ; 
In  the  arms  of  my  dear  Jesus 

O  !  he  hath  ten  thousand  charms. 

CXXIV.     P.M.     Me'Thodist' CoLLEc. 
Bijing  Stephen. 
I    SITE  AD  of  the  cliurch  triumphant, 
^-^  We  joyfully  adore  thee, 


EXERCISES    OF   BELIEVERS.  1211 

Till  thou  appear, 

Thy  members  here 
Shall  sing  in  hope  of  glory. 
AVe  lift  our  hearts  and  voices 
With  blest  anticipation  ? 

And  cry  aloud, 

And  give  to  God 
The  praise  of  our  salvation. 

While  in  affliction's  furnace, 
And  passing  through  the  frre, 

Thy  love  we  praise 

Which  knows  no  days, 
And  ever  bring  us  nigher  : 
We  raise  our  songs  exulting 
In  thine  Almighty  favour ; 

The  love  divine. 

Which  made  us  thine, 
Will  keep  us  thine  for  ever. 

Thou  dost  conduct  thy  people 
Through  torrents  af  temptation  ^ 

Nor  will  we  fear, 

While  tliou  art  near, 
The  fire  of  tribulation  : 
The  world,  with  sin  and  Satan^ 
In  vain  our  march  opposes  ; 

By  thee  we  shall 

Break  through  them  all, 
And  sing  the  song  of  Moses. 

By  faith  we  see  the  glory 
To  which  thou  wilt  exalt  up, 

The  cross  despise 

For  that  high  prize 
Which  thou  hast  set  before  us: 
And  if  it  be  thy  pleasure, 


125  SPIUlTUAl  SOXGS. 

We  each,  as  dying  Stephen, 

Shall  see  thee  stand 

At  God's  right  hand, 
To  take  us  up  to  heav'n. 

CXXV.       MEfHODISrCoLLEC, 

Funeral. 
\     AH!  lovely  appearance  of  death, 
-la_  \yjiat  sight  upon  earth  is  so  fair  ? 
Not  all  the  gay  pageants  that  breathe, 

Can  with  a  dead  body  compare : 
With  solemn  delight  I  survey 

The  corpse,  when  the  spirit  is  fled, 
In  love  with  the  beautiful  clay, 
And  longing  to  lie  in  its  stead. 

2  How  blest  is  our  brother  bereft 

Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind  5 
How  easy  the  soul  that  has  left 

This  wearisome  body  behind  ? 
Of  evil  incapable  thou, 

Wliose  relics  with  envy  I  see, 
No  longer  in  misery  now. 

No  longer  a  sinner  like  me. 

3  This  earth  is  affected  no  more 

With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain, 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er, 
And  never  shall  vex  him  again  : 
t     No  anger  henceforward,  or  shame 
Shall  redden  this  innocent  clay : 
Extinct  is  the  animal  (lame, 
And  passion  is  vanished  away. 

4  This  languishing  head  is  at  rest, 

Its  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er, 
This  quiet  immovable  breast 
Is  heav'd  by  affliction  no  more  : 


EXERCISES  OF  BEIIEVERS.  i26 

Tliis  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 

or  trouble  and  torturing  pain  5 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  boat, 

It  never  shall  flutter  again. 

5  The  lids  he  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Seal'd  up  in  eternal  i'ej)Ose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep  : 
The  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies ; 

These  hollows  from  v/ater  are  free; 
Tlic  tears  are  all  wip'd  from  these  eyes^ 

And  evil  they  never  shall  see. 

6  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine, 

AV'hile  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe, 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine, 

And  press  to  tlie  issues  of  death  : 
What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew, 

O  might  I  this  moment  become  ! 
My  spirit  created  anew, 

My  flesh  be  consign'd  to  the  tomb'! 

CXXyr.  As  the  1 48th.  Walv/orth  tune.  <Sf^r.4JxV, 
The  Foretaste  of  Heaven. 

1  tf^-^"^  earth  the  song  begins, 

^^  in  heav'n  more  sweet  and  loud. 

To  him  that  drowns  our  sins 

In  his  atoning  blood  : 
To  him,  they  cry  in  rapt'rous  strain, 
*•  Be  honour,  praise,  and  pow'r — Auicn.'^ 

2  Ye  saints  on  earth  repeat 
What  heav'n  with  rapture  owns, 
And  while  before  his  feet 

The  elders  cast  their  crowns^, 

Qq2 


1%7  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Go  imitate  the  choirs  above, 

And  tell  the  world  your  Saviour's  lovc^ 

3  Sing  as  ye  pass  along, 
AVith  joy  and  wonder  sing, 
Till  others  learn  the  song, 
And  own  your  Lord  their  King  : 

Till  converts  join  you  as  ye  go. 
And  make  a  growing  heav'n  below. 

4  Inform  the  list'ning  world 
How  Jei>us,  when  he  fell, 
Tlie  pow'rs  of  darkness  hurl'd 
Down  to  the  depths  of  hell : 

And,  rising,  bore  the  rescu'd  prize, 

His  church,  in  triumph  through  the  skiesv 

5  Alone  he  took  the  field. 
Alone  the  battle  fought ; 
With  his  own  sword  and  shield 
The  mighty  work  he  wrought. 

The  mighty  work  was  all  his  own, 
And  let  him  ever  wear  the  crown* 

6  Our  feeble  minds  are  lost 
Beneath  the  lofty  strain  ; 
But,  Jordan's  billows  crost, 
We'll  catch  the  sound  again  : 

In  praise  assist  the  heav'niy  choir, 
Nor  ever  stop,  nor  ever  tire. 

CXXVII.     7s.     Bath  Abbey  tune.     Sivain. 

Mutual  Encouragement. 

1  "ORETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
-*-^  Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear  j 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end. 


EXERCISES    or    UELIEVERS.  128 

Forward  then  with  con  rage  go, 

Long  we  sliall  not  dwell  below ; 

Soon  the  joyful  news  wiU  come, 

"  Child,  vour  Father  calls — come  home." 


your 


In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 

Lie,  to  take  us  unawares ; 

Satan,  with  malicious  art, 

Watches  each  unguarded  part : 

But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 

Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be  ; 

Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home.'" 

But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 

None  so  oft  mislead  uur  feet; 

None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within. 

Yet,  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  will  also  conquer  these  ; 

Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home.'' 

CXXVm.     10, 8.     WArrs's  MiscEi. 

Hymn  for  Sophronia. 

XpORBEAR,  my  friends,  forbear,  and  ask 
-*-       no  more, 

Where  all  ray  clieerful  airs  are  fled ; 
Why  will  you  make  me  talk  my  torments  o'er. 

My  life,  my  joy,  my  comfort's  dead. 

Deep  from  my  heart,  mark  how  the  sobs 
arise ; 

Hear  the  long  groans  that  waste  my  breath, 
And  rcaj  the  mighty  sojtow  in  my  eyes  j 

Lovely  Sophronia  sleeps  in,  death. 


i2i)  SnUITUAl    SONGS. 

3  I  was  all  love  and  she  was  all  delight ; 

0  let  mc  run  to  seasons  past ;  [sight. 
,     Ah  !  flow'ry  days,  when  first  slie  charni'd  my 

But  roses  will  not  always  last. 

4-  Grace  is  a  sacred  plant  of  heav'nly  birth ; 
The  seed,  descending  from  above. 
Roots  in  a  soil  prepared  ;  grows  high  on  eartli. 
And  blooms  with  lii'e  and  joy  and  love. 

5  Not  the  gay  splendours  of  a  flatt'ring  court, 
Could  tempt  her  to  appear  and  shixie, 
Her  soienm  airs  forbid  tlie  world's  resort : 
But  I  was  blest^  and  she  was  mine. 

G  She  was  my  guide,  ray  friend,  my  earthly  all  j 
Love  grew  v,ith  ev'ry  waning  moon ; 
Had  heav'n  a  length  of  years  delay'd  its  call, 

1  still  had  thought  it  call'd  too  soon. 

7  But  peace  my  sorrows!  nor  with  murm'ring 
voice, 
Dare  to  accuse  heav'ns  high  decree  ; 
She  was  first  ripe  for  everlasting  joys  : — 
^Sophronia  waits  in  heaven  for  me. 

CXXIX.     6,3.    MS. 
God  seen  in  tk^  fVorks  of  JWitiire. 
1   I^HROUGH  all  the  world  below, 
-■-  God  we  see,  all  around  ; 
Search  liills  and  valleys  through, 

There  he's  found. 
The  growing  of  the  corn, 
The  lilly  and  the  tliorn, 
The  pica  sail  t  and  forlorn — 
All  declare  God  is  there  : 
In  meadows  dress'd  in  green. 
He  is  seen. 


i!.AJir[lCISES    OF  BELIEVERS^  130 

2  See  springs  of  water  rise, 
Fountains  llow,  rivers  run  ; 
The  mist  belov/  the  skies 

Hides  tlie  sun ; 
Then  down  the  rain  doth  pour, 
The  ocean  it  doth  roar^ 
And  dash  against  the  shore. 
All  to  praise,  in  their  lays, 
The  God  that  ne'er  declineSj 

His  designs. 

S  Tlie  sun,  to  ray  surprise, 
-Speaks  of  God  as  he  dies ; 
The  comets  in  their  blaze, 

Give  him  praise. 
The  shining  of  the  stars, 
Tlie  moon  as  it  appears, 
His  sacred  name  decliires  ; 
See  them  shine  ail  divine  ! 
The  shades  in  silence  prove 

God's  above. 

4  Then  let  my  station  l>e, 
Here  on  earth  as  1  see, 
The  Sacred  One  in  Three 

All  agree ; 
Through  all  the  world  is  made, 
The  forest  and  the  glade, 
.Nor  let  me  be  afraid, 
Though  I  dwell  on  the  hill. 
Since  nature's  works  declare 
God  is  here. 

CXXX.     7,  6.     Jeremiah  Moore. 
Fall  of  Jlntichrist.     Rev,  17 >    . 
I  r^OME  all  ye  dear  believers 
^^  Who  wish  to  own  tiie  Lord, 


ISO  SPIRITU-4i    »(m&B, 

Take  up  your  cross  and  follow^ 

Directed  by  his  word  5 

In  a.]!  his  institiuions 

Witii  solemn  rev'rence  join  ; 

Soon  Jews  and  Gentile  nations 

In  Sion  shall  combine. 

2  Fear  not  the  frowns  of  scoffers j 
Nor  tremble  at  the  rage 

Of  those  who,  though  professors, 

Against  the  truth  engage; 

As  scribes,  and  priests,  and  lawyers^ 

And  mitred  bishops  too, 

Pope,  cardinals  and  friars, 

With  all  that  they  can  do. 

3  They  talk  of  circumcision, 
And  ancient  customs  plead^. 
Observed  by  theFathers, 

A  holy  pious  seed  ; 
They  talk  of  Christians'  offspring 
Jn  covenant  with  God, 
Though  ignorant  of  Jesus 
And  his  atoning  blood. 

4  O  fiee  their  sciiemes  of  priestcraft^ 
Tiiose  soul-bevvitching  snares. 
That  captive  lead  the  simple 

As  sacred  truth  declares; 
They  keep  tlieir  own  tradiiionSp 
And  gospel  rites  despise, 
And  of  the  poor  and  simple 
Make  shameful  merchandise. 

5  Rtyeet  their  wicked  counsels, 
Tiieir  errors  cast  away  ; 
Escape  those  chains  of  darkness; 
O  hear  Jehovah  say— 


teXERCISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  ISO 

**  Come  out  of  her  my  people, 
^^  Nor  of  her  crimes  partake, 
*^  Before  my  dreadful  fury 
''  111  storms  of  vengeance  wake. 

Behold  the  mighty  angel. 

And  hear  what  he  doth  say. 

While,  lifting  up  the  millstone, 

He  casts  it  in  the  sea  : 

"  Thus  shall  proud  Babel's  kingdom 

^'  In  utter  ruin  fall  5 

"  No  more  t'oppress  God's  people, 

"  No  more  be  found  at  all. 

Rejoice  ye  saints  and  martyrs 
That  God  hath  visited 
Her  sodomy  and  witchcrafts 
Upon  her  guilty  head ; 
While  awful  vengeance  seizes 
Its  long  devoted  prey ; 
Her  glories  are  departed, 
Her  riches  fled  away. 

\  See  troops  of  mourning  merchants, 
And  tradesmen  stand  aloof! 
They  wring  their  hands  for  sorrow, 
And  cry  that  awful  truth  : 
*'  Alas !  alas  !  she's  fall'n, 
."  And  all  our  wealth  is  gone, 
"  There's  none  to  buy  our  purple : 
"  We're  utterly  undone." 

)  The  Lamb  now  stands  on  Zion, 
And  saints  around  him  bow ; 
Great  God  we  own  thy  judgments 
Are  just  and  righteous  too  5 
We  shout  in  hallelujahs, 
To  thine  eternal  name. 


131  SPIRITUAL    SONSS. 

"  For  now  is  come  the  hour, 
And  njariiage  of  the  Lamb." 

10  The  bride  adoni'd  with  jewek^ 
All  dug  from  gospel  mines, 
And  drest  in  richest  garments. 
The  rising  siui  outshines  : 

How  like  a  glorious  city, 
J'air  Zion  doth  appear  ! 
Nor  sun  nor  moon  is  needed, 
The  Lord  himself  is  there. 

1 1  Amen,  loud  haileiujah, 
Let  saints  and  angels  sing; 
For  lo  !  tlie  Lord  Jehovah 
Is  now  come  down  again  : 

A  thousand  years  of  triumph 
The  church  on  earth  obtains, 
liOud  let  tiie  jub'lee  trumpet 
Announce  that  Jesus  reigns. 

CXXXL     Us.     MS.     Altered. 
Animation. 


I  'V'E  weary  heavy  laden  souls,  who  are  op' 
-^      pressed  Si)re ; 
Ye  trav'llers  in  the  wilderness   to   Canaan's 

peacei'isl  sliore; 
Throagli  chilling  winds  and  beating  rains — 

the  waters  deep  and  cold, 
And  eneuiit's   surrounding   you — take   cour- 
age and  be  bold. 
]vtorna;  glory  is  in  view,  we  ^ee\  our  Father's 

Ana  h'i  t!  e  sorrows  of  the  way  increase  our 


EXERCISES  0^  BELlEVEES*  iSl 

2  TJiough  storms  and  hurricanes  arise^  the  de* 

sert  all  around, 
And  liery  serpents  oft  appear  through  tlm 

enchanted  ground : 
Dark  nights,  and  clouds,  and  gloomy  fears^ 

and  dragons  often  roar  ; 
Yet  in  the  great  Redeemer's  strength^  well 

press  to  Canaan's  shore* 
Eternal  glory,  &c» 

3  We're  often    like   the   lonesome  dovCj  ikat 

mourns  her  ahsent  mate  5 

From  hill  to  hill,  from  vale  to  vale^  her  woeS 
she  doth  relate ; 

But  Canaan's  land  is  just  hefoi^e^  sweet  spring- 
is  coming  on  5 

A  few  more  beating  winds  and  rainSj  and  win* 
ter  will  be  gone. 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

4  Sometimes  like  mountains  to  the  skies, black 

Jordan's  billows  roar ; 
And  make  us  v/eary  pilgrims  fear  we  neveif 

shall  get  o'er ; 
But  when  as  from  mount  Pisgah's  top   we 

view  the  vernal  plain, 
To  fright  our  souls  may  Jordan  roarj  and  hell 

may  rage  in  vain» 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

5  jVIethinks  I  now  begin  io  see  the  borders  of 

that  land ; 
The  trees   of  grace,  with  heav'nly  fruit,  in 

beauteous  or<.ler  stand  : 
The  wint'ry  time  will  soon  be  gone,  the  sum« 

mer  soon  appear^ 
The  glorious   day  is   rolling   on — the   gre:il 

Sa}.>!)atic  vear. Eternal  glorv,  l\U\ 

Rr 


io2  SPmiTVAZ  SOyGS. 

§  O !  what  a  glorious  sight  appears  ia  mj  he* 
Heving  eyes; 
Methinks  I  see  Jerusalem,  a  city  In  tlie  skies; 
Bright  angels  whisper  me  away^  O  come  to 

glory^  com^?, 
And  I  am  waiting  to  be  gone  to  my  etevna! 
home. 
Eternal  glor}^,  &c. 

7  By  faith  I  view  my  glowous  God  on  his  eter- 

?ial  throne ; 
^    At  his  right  hand  the  loving  Lamb^  the  Spirit, 
Three  in  one: 
Oh  I  that  my   faith  were  strong  to  rise  and 

bear  my  soul  away, 
Pd  shout  salvation  to  the  Lamb^,  in  one  eter- 
nal day. 
Eternal  glor}^,  &c. 

8  Farewell,  my  brethren  In  the  Lord,  who  are 

for  Canaan  bound  5 
And  should  we  never  meet  again  till  the  last 

trump  shall  sound, 
I  hope  that  I   shall  meet  you  tliere,  on  that 

delightful  shore, 
In  oceans   of  eternal  bhss,  where  parting  is 

no  more. 
Eternal  glory,  &c. 

CXXXII.     7s.    njur. 

Crethseman^. — Jems  oft  times  resorted  thither 
with  his  disciples.     John  xviii.  2. 

I    TESUS,  while  he  dwelt  below, 
*"  As  divine  historians  say, 
"To  a  place  would  often  go, 

Near  to  Kedron's  brook  it  lav  ? 


EXEIl-CISES  OF   BELIEVERS.  132 

In  lliis  place  he  lov'd  to  be, 
A»iid  'twas  nani'd  Gethsemane. 

2  'Twas  a  garden,  as  we  read, 

At  the  foot  of  Olivet, 
Low,  and  proper  to  he  iiaade 

The  Redeemer's  lone  retreat. 
When  from  Eoise  he  would  be  free. 
Then  he  sought  Gethsemapx. 

3  Thither,  by  their  IMaster  brought, 

His  disciph^  likewise  ean^e  : 
There  the  lieav'niy  truths  he  taught 

Often  set  tlieir  hearts  on  flame. 
Therefore  they,  as  well  as  he. 
Visited  Gethsemane, 

*  Here  they  oft  conversing  sat, 

Or  might  join  with  Christ  in  pray V  , 
Oh,  what  blest  devotion's  that, 

When  the  Lord  himself  is  there  ! 
All  things  to  them  seem'd  V  agree 
To  endear  Gethsemane. 
,S  Her  no  strangers  durst  intrude, 

But  the  Prince  of  Peace  could  sit, 
Cheer'd  wi<h  sacred  sohtu'de, 

Wrapt  in  contemplation' sweet ; 
Yet  how  little  could  they  see, 
Why  he  chose  Gethsemane. 

6  Much  he  lov'd  the  chosen  race^ 

On  this  conflict  much  he  thought -i 
This  he  knew  the  destin'd  place, 

And  he  lov'd  the  sacred  spot. 
Therefore  'twas  lie  lik'd  to  be 
Often  in  Gethsemane. 

7  They  his  folPwers  with  the  rest, 

Had  iiicurr'd  the  wratli  diviiwj; 


i32  SPIKlTLAi    S0N6S, 

And  their  Lord,  with  pity  prcst, 

Long'd  to  bear  their  loads— and  mine. 
Love  to  them,  and  love  to  me, 
IMade  him  love  Gethsemane. 
B  Mnny  woes  had  he  endur'd, 

I^iany  sore  temptations  met. 
Patient,  and  to  pains  ini;rd  : 

But  the  sorest  trial  yet 
Was  to  be  suy^tain-d  ill  thee. 
Gloomy  sad  Getksemane. 
9  Came  at  lengtli  the  dreadful  vight : 

Vengeance  v/ith  it's  iron  rod 
Stood,  and  with  collected  might 

Bruis'd  the  harmless  Lamb  of  God. 
See,  my  soul,  tliy  Saviour  see, 
Grov'Iling  in  Getliseniane. 

10  Viev.iRg  him  in  that  Olive-Press, 

Squeezed  and  wrung,  till  whelm'd  in  blood  t 
View  thy  IMaker  s  deep  distress  ! 

Hear  the  groans  of  Christ  thy  God  ! 
Then  reflect  what  sin  must  be, 
Gazing  on  Getksemane, 

1 1  Poor  disciples,  tell  me  now, 

Where's  the  love  you  lately  had  ! 
Wliere's  that  f^.ith  ye  aH  could  vosv  ? — 

But  this  hour  is  too,  too  sad. 
^Tis  not  novv  for  such  as  ye 
To  support  Gethsemcme.  " 

12  Oh,  what  wonders  love  has  done  f 

But  liow  little  understood  \ 
God  well  knov/s,  and  God  alone, 

Vvhat  producM  that  sweat  of  blood. 
Who  can  thy  deep  wonders  see^ 
Wonderful  Getksemane  I 


EXERCISES  OF   BBilEYEllS.  132 

1 3  Tliere  my  God  bore  all  my  guilt : 

This  through  grace  can  be  belie v'd  ; 
Cut  the  horrors  which  he  felt, 

Are  too  vast  to  be  couceiv'd. 
None  can  penetrate  through  thee. 
Doleful,  dark,  Gethsemane. 

14  Gloomy  garden,  on  thy  beds, 

AVashM  by  Kedroii's  waters  foul, 
Grow  most  rank  and  bitter  weeds  : 

Think  on  these,  my  sinful  soul. 
Wouldst  thou  sin's  dominion  fleCj 
Call  to  mind  Geihsemane. 

1 5  Sinners,  vile  like  me,  and  lost, 

(If  there's  one  so  vile  as  I) 
Leave  more  righteous  souls  to  boast  j 

Leave  them,  and  to  refuge  fly. 
We  may  well  bless  that  decree, 
Which  ordain'd  Geihsemane. 

16  W^e  can  hope  no  healing  hand, 

Leprous  quite  throughout  with  sin, 
Loath'd  incurables  we  stand, 

Crying  out,  unclean,  unclean. 
Help  there's  none  for  such  as  we, 
But  in  dear  Gethsemane. 

17  Eden,  from  each  flow'ry  bed. 

Did  for  man  short;  sweetness  breathe  ? 
Soon  by  Satan's  counsel  led, 

Man  wrought  sin,  and  sin  wrought  death, 
But  of  life  the  liealing  tree 
Grows  in  rich  Getfiscmane. 

18  Hither,  Lord,  thou  didst  resort 

Oft-times  witli  thy  httle  train  : 
Here  wouldst  keep  thy  private  court — 
Gh  !  confer  that  grace  again. 
Rr3 


lo2  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Lord  resort  with  worthless  me 
Oft-times  to  Gethsemune. 

19  True,  I  can't  deserve  to  share 

In  a  favor  so  divine  : 
But,  since  sin  first  fix'd  thee  there, 

None  have  greater  sins  than  mine ; 
And  to  this  my  woful  plea 
Witness  thou  Gethsemane. 

20  Sins  against  a  holy  God — 

Sins  against  liis  righteous  law — 
Sins  against  his  love,  his  blood — 

Sins  against  liis  name  and  cause — 
Sins  immense  as  in  tlie  sea ; 
Hide  me,  O  Gethsemane, 

^l  Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone. 
None  a  Saviour  more  can  need ; 

Deeds  of  righteousness  Pve  none, 
No,  not  one  good  work  to  plead. 

Not  a  glimpse  of  hope  for  me, 

Only  in  Gethsemane. 

32  Saviour,  all  the  stone  remove 
From  my  flinty  frozen  heart ; 

Thaw  it  w^ith  the  beams  of  love — 
Pierce  it  with  a  blood-dipt  dart. 

Wound  the  heart  that  wounded  thee. 

Melt  it  in  Gethsemane. 

23  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  Almighty  God  of  love, 

Hymir'd  by  all  the  heavenly  host, 
In  thy  shining  courts  above. 

We  poor  sinners,  gracious  TMrEE. 

Bless  thee  for  Grfhseinane. 


EXERCISES    Ot  BELIEVERS.  1-3^ 

CXXXIII.      11,8. 
Desycription  of  Christ^ 

OTHOU  in  whoBe  presence  my  souUakeS 
delight. 
On  whom  in  affliction  I  call ; 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  tllenightj 

My  iiope,  iny  salvation,  my  all — 
Where  dost  thou  at  noon-tide  resort  with  thy 
sheej), 
To  feed  on  tiie  pastures  of  love  ? 
For  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove  ? 

O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee, 

And  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread  ? 
Tiiy  foes  will  rejoice  \Nhen  my  sorrows  they 
see, 

And  smile  at  tlie  tears  I  have  shed. 
Ye  daugliters  of  Zion,  declare,  have  ye  seeu 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone  ? 
iSay,  if  in  your  tents  my  beloved  has  been. 

And  where  with  Ids  llocks  lie  is  gone  ? 

This  is  my  beloved,  his  form  is  divine, 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around  : 
The  locks  on  his  head,  are  as  grapes  oil  the 
vine. 

When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crown'd. 
The  roses  of  Sharon,  the  lilies  that  gJ-ow, 

In  the  vales,  on  the  ]>Hiiks  of  the  streams, 
On   his  cheeks,  in  the  beauty  of  excellence 
blow — 

And  his  eyes  are  as  quivei-s  of  beams! 

His  voice  as  the  sound  of  the  dulcimer  sv.eel. 
Is  heard  throu«rli  the  sliadows  of  death  ; 


±5%  SriRITUAi    SONGS* 

The  cedars  of  Lebanan  bow  at  his  feet, 
The  air  is  pcrfiun'd  with  his  breath. 

His  hps  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow^ 
That  waters  the  gardens  of  grace  ; 

From  which  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall 
know, 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

5  Love  sits  in  his  eye-lids,  and  scatters  deliglrt 
Through  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high  ; 
Their  faces  the  cherubint  veil  in  his  sight, 

And  tremble  with  fulness  of  joy. 
He  looks,  and  ten  thousands  of  angels  re- 
joice, 
And  myriads  wait  for  his  word  ; 
He  speaks — and  eternity,  fiU'd  with  his  voice^ 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  her  Lord, 

CXXXIV.     S.  M.     WArfs, 
Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 

1  |">iOjME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
^^  And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 

And  thus  surround  the  throne., 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish'd  from  this  place  : 
Religion  never  v/as  design'd 
To  make  our  comforts  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

TLat  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  \yhcn  he  please  ^ 


EXERCISES   or   BELIEVERS.  135 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas.] 

5  Tliis  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love  : 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  shall  v>'e  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  5 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

T  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state. 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliisS 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

S  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below  : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  liope  may  grow.] 

9  [The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
fiefore  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  ImmanuePs  ground. 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

CXXXV.     L.  M.     H^Atrs. 

^  si^ht  of  God  crucijies  us  to  the  world, 

1   [TJl^  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
^   And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
J3ut  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  souL 


13S  SPIRITUAX   SO^GS. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 

Can  make  this  load  of  guilt  remove  ; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st, 
On  thy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove  ! 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 

The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies. 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be, 
ilow  despicable  to  my  eyes  !] 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 

Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon  ; 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage,  and  rave  ; 

I  should  perceive  their  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  the  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  Great  All  in  All !  Eternal  King ! 

Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

CXXXVI.     8, 6.     Rjp.  Selec. 
The  everlasting  Son^. 

1  I^ARTK  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long; 
-*-^  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour  sits ; 

The  God  how  blight  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

5  Seraphs  with  ele\^ted  strains, 
Circle  the  throne  around  5 


EXERCISES    Ot  BEXlEVERS.  136 

And  move  and  charm  the  stariy  plains, 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

i  Jesus,  tlie  Lord,  their  harpjs  employs  5 
Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing; 
Jesus,  the  life  of  hotli  our  jo\'s, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  [Hark,  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  time  and  space  they  run  5 
And  echo  in  majestic  sounds 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son! 

6  And  now  they  sink  the  lofty  tune, 

And  gentler  notes  they  play  ; 
And  bring  the  Father's  equal  down 
To  dwell  in  humble  clay. 

7  O  sacred  beauties  of  the  Man  ! 

(The  God  resides  within  :) 
His  flesh  all  pure,  without  a  stain; 
His  soul  without  a  sin. 

8  But,  when  to  Calvary  they  turn, 

Silent  tbeir  harps  abide  ; 
Suspended  songs  a  moment  mourn 
The  God  that  lov'd  and  died. 

9  Then,  all  at  once,  to  living  strains 

They  summon  every  chord  : 
Tell  how  he  triumph'd  o'er  his  pains. 
And  chaunt  the  rising  Lord. 

10  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

'  And  be  an  angel  too  ! 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

1 1  I  would  begin  the  music  here, 

And  so  my  soul  siiould  rise  : 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  ! 


137  SPiniTUAL  SOXGS. 

12  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour  sit : 
There  I  would  fain  have  place, 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feetj 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 


BAPTISxM. 

CXXXYII.     1 3s.     JriLMiNcroy  Col.  Altered, 

The  example  of  Christ.     Matt.  iii. 

1  "OEGIN  the  third  of  Matthew,  and  read  that 
-*-'  chapter  through  ; 

It  teaches  true  believers,  what  they  are  call'd 
to  do; 

It  speaks  of  John  the  Baptist,  who  in  the  wil- 
derness, 

Did  preach  the  joyful  tidings  of  Christ  the 
prince  of  peace. 

2  Some  Pharisees  attended  to  be  baptiz'd  of 

him, 

But  he  demanded  fruit  of  repentance  wrought 
in  them ; 

Saying  I'll  baptize  you  freely,  when  you  con- 
fess your  sin, 

Submit  to  Christ  the  Saviour,  and  own  him 
for  your  king. 

3  Then  came  the  great   Redeemer,  Jehovah 

God  the  Son, 

And  was  baptiz'd  in  Jordan,  by  his  own  ser- 
vant John; 

As  he  came  out  of  the  water,  the  Spirit  from 
above, 

Dcscendiiig,  lighted  on  him  in  th'  likeness  of 
a  Dove. 


BAPTISifi  ISS 

i  The  iieav'ns   thus  were  open'd,  that  plainly 

you  might  see, 
A  witness  to  the  people,  that  so  it  ought  to  be ; 
A   Voice   too  from   the   Father,  proclaimed 

"  This  is  my  son, 
<^  In  whom  I  am  well  pleased  with  all  that  he 

"  has  done*" 

3  You  that  believe  in  Jesus,  come  show  it  by 
your  love ; 
Come  follow    his   example   recorded    front 

above ; 
Take  up  your  tiross  aS  freely  as  JesuS  did  fof 

To  him  I  recommend  you,  and  bid  you  aM 
adieu. 

cxxxviii.   8,  r,  4.  p. — ^ 

Baptism. 

1  T   ONG  with  doubts  and  fears  surrounded, 
-*-^   Pve  delay'd  to  own  my  Lord  3 

In  the  ways  of  his  appointment^ 
Though  recorded  in  his  word ; 
"  If  ye  love  me,  &c. 
"  Keep,  saith  Jesus,  my  commandjg.'^ 

2  Conscious  now  it  is  my  duty 

To  obey  the  Shepherd's  voice, 
Though  I  fear,  I  cannot  tarry  ; 

'Tis  my  souPs  delightful  choice, 
To  be  walking,  &c. 
With  the  flock  in  holiness. 

3  Dear  neglected,  injured  Saviour, 

By  thy  grace  I'll  follow  thee ; 
Since  thy  saints  in  love  receive  me^ 
To  thy  courts,  I  gladly  flee; 
*  Sung  at  the  Author'*  Baptism. 


IIS 8  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Here  is  water,  &c. 

In  thy  iifinie  Fll  be  baptiz'd, 

4  O  ye  saintSj  who  now  behold  me, 

Join  to  praise  a  gracious  God ; 
While  you  see  a  blood-bought  sinner,. 

Tread  tiie  path  his  Master  trod ! 
By  submission,  &c. 
To  the  gospel's  great  command. 

5  WJiile  a  pop'ious  crowd  surround  me, 

And  the  wicked  laugh  to  scorn  ; 
Lead  me  Jesus  to  mount  Calv'ry, 

Thy  derisions  there  to  mourn ; 
While  expiring^  &c. 
On  the  cross  for  guilty  man  ? 

^  While  I  now  behold  the  water, 

Wherein  I  v.m  soon  to  lie, 
4\id  me  Saviour  to  remember 

That  for  sinners  thou  didst  die  ! 
Of  which  wondrous,  &zc. 
Grace,  an  emiMem  waters  are. 

X  While  ])eneath  that  stream*  imm.erged. 
May  i  think  on  Jordan's  wave, 
In  Avhich  Jesus  was  baprized, 

Showing  forth  liis  future  grave  ! 
Endless  wonder  !  &c. 
That  my  Lord  sliould  die  for  me  I 

§  Bcimdless  goodness,  sovereign  mercy. 
Here  in  my  Redeemer  shine; 
In  this  figrtre  T  behold  him. 

Once  o'erwlielm'd  in  wrath  divine^i 
To  deliver,  &c. 
^"rom  the  flames  a  chosen  world. 

"^  If  ?i  river,  shig— tlioge  wav*^s. 


9  While  emerging — when  emerged, 

May  I  think  how  Jesus  rose. 
After  he  had  been  baptized, 

In  a  Hood  of  blood  and  tears ; 
A] I  for  sinners;>  &c. 
Whom  the  father  in  him  chose. 

To  be  sung  after  the  administration  of  th&  Or^ 
dinance. 

10  Now  since  I  have  been  haptizedj 

In  the  triune  sacred  name ; 
May  I,  Jesus,  by  thee  guided, 

Bear  thy  cross,  despise  the  shame  r 
By  thy  spirit,  &c. 
Seal  me  thine,  for  ever  thine  1 

1 1  Purge  my  heart,  preserve  my  conscience, 

From  the  love  and  guilt  of  sin  ; 
If  I'm  of  thy  dear-bought  purchase, 

Cleanse  me,  make  me  pure  within : 
Saviour  keep  me,  &c. 
Ever  near  thy  sacred  side. 

12  Then  when  I  am  done  with  shadows. 

And  my  trials  here  shall  cease  ; 
May  I,  Jesus,  in  thy  presence, 

Dwell  in  cweet  eternal  peace  ; 
There  to  praise  thee,  &c. 
For  thy  free  amazing  grace  ' 

CXXXIX.     8s.    MS. 

Baptism. 

I    TESUS,  Master j  O  discover, 
^    Love  unto  us^  wliile  we  stand. 
On  this  bank  of  Schuylkill*  river, 
To  attend  thy  great  command. 

*  At  the  Norfli  river,  sing— Hudson. 


1*0  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

2  M^ke  this  stream  like  Jordan  blessed, 
Wherein  thou  baptized  wast; 

At  this  stonet  be  thou  confessed, 
While  the  stonet  or  stream  shall  last, 

3  Here  the  world,  the  flesh,  the  devil, 
We  do  solemnly  renounce ; 

Here  profess  to  cease  from  evil, 
And  a  life  to  God  announce. 

4  Be  this  stonet  a  lasting  token, 
Stonet  of  witness  bear  record, 
Should  we,  after  all  we've  spoken, 
Leave  the  truth — forsake  the  Lord, 

5  Help  us,  thou  baptized  Jesus, 
Thy  dear  name  to  honour  still ; 
From  our  fears  of  failing  ease  us ; 
Form  and  mould  us  to  thy  will. 

CXL.     11 2th.      Carey's  Tune.     Rippqn'^ 
Belec. 

Christ  baptized  in  Jordan. 

\  "FN  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands, 
-^  Iminersjag  the  repenting  J.;ws  ; 
The  Son  ol  Goa  t'ac  riie  den.c'tnds, 
iv'or  dr.rv-s  \l\v  holy  man  refuse : 
Jesus  descenus  he)ier<th  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  his  future  grave. 

g  AVonder,  ye  heavens  !  your  Maker  lies 
In  deeps  conceard  fjom  human  view 5 

Ye  saiiits,  behoia  him  sink  and  rise, 
A  fit  example  ilris  for  you  : 

The  sacred  recorri  -  lule  you  read, 

Calls  you  to  imiiaie  the  deed. 

f  Or  place. 


BAPTISE*  141 

S  But  lo  I  from  yonder  opening  skies, 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread  t 
Dove-like  th'  Eternal  Spirit  flies, 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head; 
Amaz'd  they  see  the  power  divine. 
Around  the  Saviour's  temples  shine. 

4  But  hark,  my  soul,  hark  and  adore  ! 

What  sounds  are  those  that  roil  along, 
Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel's  song  ! 
'^^  This  is  my  well-beloved  Son, 
'^  I  see,  well  pleas'd  what  he  hath  done." 

5  Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod; 
Through  parting  skies  the  accent*  brokej 

And  bid  us  hear  the  Son  of  God  ; 
O  hear  the  awful  word  to-day, 
Hear  all  ye  nations,  and  obey  ! 

CXLI.       8,    8,  6.       J^ORMAS, 

Thus  it  becometh  us  Sfc.  Matt.  iii.  15, 

1  npHUS  it  became  the  Prince  of  grace, 
-■-    And  thus  should  all  the  favoured  race 

High  heaveu's  command  fulfil ; 
For  that  the  condescending  God 
Should  lead  his  followers  through  the  flood, 

Was  heaven's  eternal  will. 

2  'Tis  not  as  led  by  custom's  voice, 

We  make  these  ways  our  favour'd  choice, 

And  thus  with  zeal  pursue  : 
No  ;  heaven's  eternal  sovereign  Lord 
Has,  in  the  precepts  of  his  word, 

Enjoin'd  us  thus  to  do, 
Ss2 


i43  SPIRITUAL   SONGS.' 

3  And  shall  we  ever  dare  despise 
The  gracious  mandate  of  the  skiesj 

Whei'e  conscending  heaven, 
To  sinful  man's  apostate  race, 
In  matchless  love  and  boundless  grace^ 

His  will  reveal'd  has  given  ? 

4  Thou  everlasting  gracious  King, 
Assist  us  now  thy  grace  to  sing, 

And  still  direct  our  way, 
To  those  bright  realms  of  peace  and  rest, 
Where  all  th'  exulting  tribes  are  bless'd 

With  one  great  choral  day. 

CXLIL     8,  7.     Welsh  Tune.     Fawce'Ti'. 
Invitation  to  follow  the  Lamb. 

1  TTAPPY  souls,  who  feel  salvation, 

^■*-  Through  the   Lamb's  redeeming  bloody 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 
Found  in  him,  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide ; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide  : 

2  Hear  the  bless'dKedeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  gracious  voice ; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befal  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  ehoief^: 
Jesus  says  ''  Let  ettch  believer 

"  Be  baptized  in  my  name :" 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river. 

Was  immers'd  beneath  the  stream. 

3  Plainly  hear  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay  , 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo .'  your  Captain  leads  the  way : 


DAY   OV   JUDGMENT.  I4i 

View  tlie  rite  with  understanding ; 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies  ; 
Be  interr'd  at  his  commanding, 

After  his  example  rise. 


DAY  OF  JUDGIMENT. 

CXLIII.     S,  r,  4.     Helmsley   Tune.     Rif, 

pon's  Selec, 

Judgment.     Rev.    i.   7.  vi.  14,  17.  xxii.  17.20, 

1  T   O  !  he  comes  with  clouds  descending, 
-*-^  Once  for  fiivour'd  sinners  slain  ! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending^ 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 
Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  sliall  now  behold  him 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty  5 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  naiPd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see. 

3  Eveiy  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  jHee  away : 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day ; 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment!  come  away! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solenni  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air  ! 
Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  I 


144  SPIRITUAL   S6NGS^ 

^  Answer  thine  own  bride  and  Spirit, 
Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  ! 
The  new  heaven  and  earth  t'inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home  : 
All  creation 

Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come  i 
6  Yea  f  Amen  j  let  all  adore  thee, 
High  on  thine  exalted  throne  .' 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory  : 

Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own  ! 
O  come  quickly, 
Hallelujah  !  come,  Lord,  come  I 

CXLIV.     C.  M.    S.  S7-ENNF.7"r, 

The  Last  Judgment ^ 

I  "  TTE  comes  !  becomes!  to  judge  the 
^^         world," 
Aloud  th'  archangel  cries : 
While  thunders  roll  from  pole  to  pole. 
And  lightnings  cleave  the  skies. 

'^  Th'  afirighted  nations  hear  the  sound. 
And  upward  lift  their  eyes  : 
The  slumbering  tenants  of  the  gjound 
Ivi  living  armies  rise. 

p  Amid  the  shouts  of  numerous  friends, 
Of  hosts  divinely  bright, 
The  Judge  in  solemn  pomp  descends, 
AiTay'd  in  robes  of  light. 

4)  His  head  and  hairs  are  white  as  snow. 
His  eyes  a  fiery  flame, 
A  radiant  crown  adorns  his  brow, 
And  Jesus  is  his  name.  • 

5  Writ  on  his  thigh  his  name  appears, 
And  scars  his  victories  tell : 


DAY   or  JUDGMENT.  i'hB' 

Lo  !  in  his  hand  the  ConquTor  bears 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell. 

6  So  he  ascends  the  judgment-seat, 

And  at  his  dread  command, 
Myriads  of  creatures  round  his  feet 
In  solemn  silence  stand. 

7  Princes  and  subjects  here  expect 

Their  last,  their  righteous  doom  ; 
The  men  who  dar'd  his  word  reject. 
And  they  who  dar'd  presume. 

$  "  Depart,  ye  sons  of  vice  and  sin," 
The  injur'd  Jesus  cries, 
While  the  long-kindling  wrath  within 
Flashes  from  both  his  eyes. 

9  And  now  in  words  divinely  sweet, 

With  rapture  in  liis  face, 
Aloud  his  sacred  lips  repeat 
The  sentence  of  his  grace  : 

10  "  Well  done,  my  good  and  faithful  sons, 

"  The  children  of  my  love; 
^^  Receive  the  sceptres,  crowns  and  thrones.5 
"  PreparM  for  you  above." 

CXLV,    8,  (5.     TiEBour's  Sel, 

The  last  trumpet. 

1  T1/"HAT  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear; 

*  '     Methinks  'tis  Jubal's  trump  I  hear, 

Long  look'd  for,  now  is  come ; 
It  shakes  the  heavens,  the  earth,  the  sea, 
Proclaims  the  year  of  Jubilee  ; 
Return  ye  exiles  home. 

2  Behold  !  the  New  Jerusalem, 
Illuminated  by  the  Lamb, 

Jn  glory  doth  appear. 


145  gPlElTUAl  S0NGj5. 

Fair  Zion  rising  from  the  tomb, 
To  meet  the  bridegroom  now  she's  come,' 
And  hails  thejubile  year. 

3  King  Jesus  takes  her  to  his  arms; 
Transported  with  his  glorious  charms. 

She  thus  begins  to  sing  : 
From  sins  and  cares  and  sighs  and  painSj 
I  rise  where  joy  inmiortal  reigns, 

To  view  the  rosy  spring. 

4  The  seventli  trumpet  we  shall  hear, 

A  great  white  throne  shall  then  appear, 

Ten  thousand  angels  round; 
All  angel  turns  the  moon  to  blood, 
Puts  out  the  suuj  consumes  the  flood, 

An  burns  the  solid  ground. 

5  Arise,  ye  nations,  and  eome  forthj 

From  east  and  west,  from  south  and  north; 

Behold  the  Judge  iscdme  ! 
What  horrors  fill  the  trembling  breast, 
Compeli'd  to  stand  the  solemn  test, 

And  hear  the  final  doom ! 

6  Depart,  ye  cursed,  down  to  hell. 
With  howling  fiends  for  ever  dwell. 

No  more  you'll  see  my  face  ; 
My  precious  gospel  you've  withstood, 
YouVe  set  at  nought  my  precious  blood, 

And  scoff'd  at  sovereign  grace. 

7  See  !  parents  and  their  diildren  part : — 
Some  shout  for  joy,  some  bleed  in  heart. 

Never  to  meet  again  ; 
In  fiery  chariots  Zion  flies, 
And  quickly  gains  the  upper  skies, 

On  Canaan's  happy  plain. 


DAY   OF   JUDGMENT.  146 

fi  My  soLil  is  longing  to  be  there, 
Fain  would  I  rise  and  wing  the  air, 

And  trace  the  heav'nly  road. 
Adieu,  adieu,  all  earthly  things, 
Oh  !  that  I  had  an  angel's  wings, 
I'd  quickly  see  my  God.  , 

CXL^VI.     7s.     Baltimore  CoLLEc, 
The  great  tribunal. 
\    TOHN,  in  vision  saw  the  day, 
*^    When  the  Judge  will  hasten  down: 
Heav'n  and  ejirth  shall  flee  away, 

F^om  the  terror  of  his  frown ; 
Dead  and  living,  sniall  and  great, 
Raised  from  the  earth  ^nd  sea, 
At  his  bar  shall  hear  their  fate : 
What  will  then  become  of  me  ? 

3  Can  I  bear  his  awful  looks  ? 

Shall  I  stand  in  judgment  then, 
When  I  see  the  open'd  books, 

Writ  by  the  Almighty's  pen  ? 
If  he  to  remembrance  bring, 

And  expose  to  pubhc  view, 
Ev'ry  word  and  secret  thing ; 

Ah  !  my  soul,  what  can'st  thou  do  ? 

3  AVhen  the  list  shall  be  produc'd 

Of  the  talents  I  pnjoy'd; 
Means  and  mercies  how  abus'd. 

Time  and  strength  how  mis-employ'd ; 
Conscience  then,  compell'd  to  read, 

Must  allow  the  charge  is  true ; 
Say,  my  soul,  what  canst  thou  plead, 

in  that  hour  what  wilt  thou  do  ? 

4  But  the  book  of  life  I  see — 

Is  my  name  not  written  there  ? 


147  SflPlUlTTIAi  SOXGS. 

Yes : — from  guilt  and  danger  free^ 

Glad  I'll  meet  him  in  the  air ; 
That's  the  book  I  hope  will  plead, 

My  acquittal^  and  decide^ 
Though  I  am  a  wretch  indeed, 

Yet  for  me  the  Lamb  hath  died. 
5'  This  to  know,  is  what  I  crave  j 

Then  with  boldness  shall  I  stand, 
Number'd  with  the  millions  sav'd, 

Own'd  and  bless'd  at  thy  right  hand  j 
If  thou  help  a  ^feeble  worm 

To  believe  thy  promise  now  j 
Justice  will  at  last  confirm 

What  thy  mercy  wrought  below 

CXLVII.     6,  6,  4.     BALr.  Col. 
Bay  of  Judgment, 
y  TTARK  !  hark  the  trump  of  God 
-*--^  Sounds  through  the  earth  abroad  ^ 

Time  is  no  more. 
Horrors  invest  the  skies, 
Graves  burst,  and  myriads  rise, 
Nature  in  agonies, 
Gives  up  her  store. 
2  Chang'd  in  a  moment's  space, 
Lo  the  affrighted  race, 
Shrink  and  despair : 
Now  they  attempt  to  fle« 
Dread  immortality, 
And  eye  their  misery^ 
Suddenly  near. 
a  Quick  reels  the  bursting  ear  A, 
Rock'd  by  a  storm  of  wrath, 

Huri'd  from  her  spliere ; 
Heart-rending  thunders  roll, 
Bcmons  toi'mented  howl, 


1)AT   OF  JUDGMENT.  147 

Great  God  support  my  soul. 
Yielding  to  fear. 

O  my  Redeemer  come, 

And  through  the  fearful  gloom. 

Brighten  the  way, 
How  would  oiu-  souls  arise, 
Soar  through  the  flaming  skieS; 
Join  the  solemnities, 

Of  the  great  day. 

See,  see  th'  incarnate  God, 
Swiftly  emits  abroad, 

Glories  benign : 
Lo,  lo,  he  comes  !  he's  here : 
Angels  and  saints  appear, 
Fled  is  my  ev'i-y  fear, 

Jesus  is  mine. 
High,  on  a  flaming  throne, 
Rides  the  etevnal  Son, 

Sov'reign  august. 
Worlds  from  his  presence  flee, 
Shrunk  at  his  majesty. 
Stars  streaming  through  the  sky. 

Awfully  burst. 
Thousands  of  thousands  wait 
Round  the  great  judgment  seat, 

Glorified  tliere : 
Prostrate  the  angels  fall, 
Wing'd  is  my  raptur'd  soul, 
High  to  the  Judge  of  all, 

Loj  I  draw  near. 
O  my  approving  God, 
AVash'd  in  redeeming  blood, 

Bold  I  advance : 
Fearless  I'll  range  along, 
Join  the  triumphant  throne, 
Tt 


i^S  SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 

Shout  the  extatic  song, 
Through  the  exj^anse. 

CXLVIII.     S,  8,  6,     Chatham  tune. 

RippON^s  Sel. 

J^on'^dng  for  a  place  at  the  right  hand  of  the 

Judge. 
I   "\1/'HEN    thou  my   righteous   Judge  shalt 
''^  come 

To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 
Shall  1  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  woitliless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die. 
De  found  at  thy  right  haud. 

3  I  love  to  meet  among  them  nowj 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow. 

Though  vilest  of  them  all ; 
But  can  I  bear  the  pierciiig  thought  ? 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  outj, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call ! 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace ; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  2)Iace, 

In  this  th'  accepUnl  day : 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  uiiix-lieviiig  fear  j 

Nor  let  me  fa!i,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  snnhng  face ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
"Wliiie  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  Khouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


SPIRITVAL   SONGS.  149    I5i 

<!;XLIX.     I  OS.     Sacred  FozVjir. 

Life,  death)  judgment,  hell,  heaven. 

ITN   tliree   short  moments  death  shall  teach 

-*-  us  more, 

Than  life   in  three  long  years,  or  in  three 

score : 
What  death   conceals,  in  judgment  shall  be 

known, 
Whei'e   truth  shall  triumph,   and   the  truth 

alone ; 
What  then  remains  untold,  to  heaven  and  hell^ 
That  great  infallible  eternity  shall  tell ! 

CL.      8,   8,   8,   6,   8,  8,   8,   8,  6.     MS, 
The  Son  of  Man* 
1   The  Son  of  Man  they  did  betray, 
He  was  condemned  etiid  led  away ; 
Think  O  my  soul  on  tliat  dread  day  * 

Look  to  Moimt  Calvaiy  ! 
Behold  him  lamb-like  led  along, 
Surrounded  by  a  wicked  throng, 
Accused  by  each  lying  tongue, 
For  thus  the  Lamb  of  God  was  hung 
Upon  the  shameful  tree  ! 
i   'Twas  thus  the  glorious  sufferer  stood 
With  hands  and  feet  nail'd  to  the  wood,,. 
From  every  wound  a  stream  of  blood 

Come  flowiHg  down  amain  ! 
His  bitter  groans  all  na:ture  shook 
And,  at  his  voice,  the  rocks  were  broke, 
The  sleeping  saints  their  graves  forsook 
While  spiteful  Jews  aiound  did  mock 
And  treat  him  with  disdain. 
J  Now,  hung  between  the  Earth  and  skies, 
Behold,  in  agonies  he  dies ! 


150  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

O  sinners  hear  his  mournful  cries -r- 
And  think  how  great  his  pain ! 

The  morning  sun  withdraws  his  Ught. 

Refusing  to  behold  the  sight ; 

The  azure  sky  is  robed  in  night — 

Ail  nature  mourns  and  stands  aftright 
While  Christ  the  Lord  is  slain. 

4  Ye  men  and  angels  hear  the  Son  ; 

He  cries  for  help — but  O !  there's  none; 
lie  treads  the  wine-press  all  alone, 

His  garments  stain'd  with  blood  : 
In  lamentations  hear  him  cry 
"  Eloi  lama  sabacthani ;" — 
In  death  he  closed  his  languid  eyes 
But  soon  did  mount  the  upper  skies, 

The  couq'ring  Son  of  God. 

5  The  Jews  and  Romans  in  a  band. 

With  hearts  like  steel  did  round  him  stand 
And,  mocking,  said  *^  Come  save  the  laud- 
Come  try  thyself  to  save  :" 
A  soldier  pierc'd  him  when  he  died, 
And  healing  streams  ran  from  his  sidej 
My  dearest  Lord  was  crucified  j — 
And  Justice  now  is  satisfied 
Mourners,  for  you  and  me. 

6  Behold  him  now  enthrouM  in  state^ 
He  fills  the  mediatorial  seat, 
While  millions,  bov;ing  at  his  feet, 

With  loud  Rosannas  tell, 
Though  he  endured  exquisite  pains, 
He  led  the  monster  death  in  chains; 
Ye  seraphs  raise  your  loudest  strainsj 
With  music  fill  bright  Salem's  piains 

He's  conquer^l  death  and  heli. 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  155 

7  'Tis  done — the  dreadful  debt  is  paid, 
The  great  atonement  now  is  made; 
Mourners  on  him  your  gCiiit  vvas  laid 

For  you  he  spilt  his  blood, — 
For  you  his  tender  soul  did  move, 
For  you  he  left  tJie  etmrts  above; 
That  you  the  length  nnd  bieadth  might  prove, 
And  height  and  depth  of  perfect  love, 

Througli  liini  th'  incarnate  God. 

8  All  glory  be  to  God  on  higli, 

Wiio  lives  and  reigns  above  the  sky, 
Who  sent  his  son  to  bleed  and  die, 

Glory  to  him  be  given  ; 
In  heaven  a])ove  his  praise  resounds, 
(O  Zion  sing!  his  grace  abounds.) 
And  we  shall  shout  eternal  rounds, 
In  flaming  love  that  knows  no  bounds,    ** 

When  swallowed  up  in  heaven. 

CLI.       S'2'ANF0iiD''s    COLLEC, 

The  Crucifixion. 

i  TJ^LOW  fast,  ray  tears  ;  the  cause  is  great  ^ 
-^     This  tribute  claims  an  injur'd  friend  ; 
One  whom  I  long  pursu'd  \yith  hate, 

And  yet  he  lovM  me  to  the  end. 
V/hen  death  his  terrors  round  me  spread. 
And  aim'd  liis  arrows  at  my  head, 
Christ  interpos'd  ;  the  wound  he  bore, 
And  bade  the  monster  dare  no  more. 

2  Fast  flow  my  tears,  yet  faster  flov/ : 
Stream  copious  as  yon  piuple  tide  : 
'Twas  I  that  dealt  the  deadly  blow, 

I  urgVl  tlie  hand  that  })ierc'd  his  side. 
Keen  pangs  and  agonizing  smart, 
Oppress  his  soul,  and  rend  Jiis  heart; 
T  t  ?2 


152  spiRiTUiLL  sosres. 

While  justice,  arm'd  with  powV  diviiieV 
1*0 urs  on  his  head  what's  due  to  mine. 

3  Fast,  and  yet  faster,  flow  my  tears, 

Love  breaks  the  heart,  and  drains  the  eye?^ 

His  visage   marr'd,   tow-rds  heav'n  he  rearsy 
And,  pleading  for  his  murd'rer,  dies  ! 

My  grief  nor  measure  knows,  nor  end, 

Till  he  appears  the  shiner's  friend! 

And  gives  me  in  an  happy  hour. 

To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  pow'r, 

CLII.       WAffs's  FSALMS. 

\     \  LONG  the  banks  where  BabePs  erurrent 
J:A-        flows 
Our    captive  bands   in   deep    despondence 

stray'd, 
Wliile   Zion's  fall  in  sad  remembrance  rose, 
Her  frtendsy  her  children  mingled  with  the 
dead. 

3  The  tuneless  harp,   that  once   with  joy  we 
strung, 
Wiien  praise  employ-d^  and  mirth  iuspird 
tlie  lay, 
In  mournful  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 
And  growing    grief  prolong'd  the  tedious 
day. 

3  The  barbarous  tyrants,  to  increase  the  woe, 

With  taunting  smiles  a  song  of  Zion  claim, 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious  flow, 
While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's 
name, 

4  Jjiil  how,   in   heathen  chains  and  lands  ui»* 

known. 
Shall  Isf  acFs  sons  a  song  of  Zion  raise  ? 


SPIRITUAL   aOXG«.  15^ 

O  liapless  Salem,  God's  terrestrial  Uirone, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise  j 

5  If  e'er  my  memory  lose  thy  lovely  name, 

^  If  my  cold  heart  neglect  my  kindred  race^ 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame  : 
My  hand  shall  perish  and  my  voice  shall 
cease. 

6  Yet  shall  the  Lord  who  hears  when  Zion-  call% 

Overtake  her  foes  with  terror  and  dismay, 
His  arm  avenge  iier  desolated  walls, 
And  raise  her  children  to  eternal  day. 

CLIII.     WiLMiNOfov  Col. 
Beware  led  thou  forget  the  Lords    Deut.  vi.  12/ 

1  A  TTEND,  my  soul,  the  sacred  page, 
-^^-^  Let  all  its  truths  thy  po^v'rs  engage ; 
And  mark  this  passage  on  record, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

2  My  sinful  nature  proves,  indeed, 
That  I  this  caution  daily  need  ; 
O  may  it  in  my  heart  be  stor'd, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

3  If  health,  and  wealth,  and  joys  abound^ 
And  all  my  lower  hopes  are  crov/n'd ; 
Theii,  O  my  soul,  this  truth  regard, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

4  Or,  if  cjuite  difl^'rent  scenes  appear, 
And  want  and  poverty  are  here ; 
And  thou  from  earthly  joys  are  barr'd. 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

5  If  in  thee  fierce  temptations  rage, 
Or  hosts  of  hell  thy  soul  engage. 
Then,  be  thou  mindful  of  this  wordl^ 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 


tBit  SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 

6  Thro'  all  thy  pilgrimage  below, 
In  paths  of  comfort,  or  of  wo  : 

And  when  thou  deatli's  cold  stream  shalt  ford, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

7  Look  up,  my  soul,  awd  onward  press, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace  5 

And  come  what  will,  think  on  this  word, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  tlic  Lord. 

CLIV.     WiLMiNcroN  Col. 
Complaint  of  a  hard  heart. 

1  f   ORl),  hear  a  burden\i  sinner  mourn, 
-*-^  Who  gladly  would  to  thee  return  5 
Thy  tender  mercies  O  impcrt. 

And  take  av^^ay  tliis  stony  Jicnrt ! 

2  'Tis  this  hard  heart  v/hich  sinks  me  down, 
Nor  asks  thy  smile,  nor  fears  thy  fi-owu  5 
This  causes  all  my  wo  and  smart,— 
Lord,  take  awny  tiiis  stony  heart ! 

3  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  my  gracious  Lord, 
Wl^ich  scorns  tliy  love  and  slights  thy  word  5 
Wliich  tempts'  me  from  thee  to  depart  5 
Lord,  take  away  this  stojiy  heart ! 

4  'Tis  this  hard  lieart  whose  bold  reply, 
Gives  ail  thy  sacred  truth  the  lie, 
And  v.oulc  ihy  promises  pervert; 
Lord,  ic.ive  av,  ei>  this  stony  lieart ! 

5  'Tis  this  l^vd  heart  I  feel  vvitliin, 

Which  Sli^;^•ls  'thy  grace,  and  cleaves  to  sin; 
Sure  'tis  of  liell  the  counter  part; 
Lord  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 

6  'Tis  t]iis  ha:-^  i-e^u't  wliich  dares  withstand 
All  the  lix'iui  jud-iinents  of  thy  hand, 
Which  daily  ncl^  ihe  rebel's  part ; 

Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 


SPIRITUAL   SONGS,  151 

r  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which  day  by -day 
AVoald  shut  my  uioatli.  nor  lot  me  pray. 
Yea,  would  from  ev'ry  duty  start ; 
Lord,  take  away  tliis  stony  lieart ! 
S  'TiS  tliis  hard  heart  whose  cursed  snare. 
Tempts  me  to  pride,  or  to  despair  j 
O,  in  rae,  Lord,  tliy  poy/'r  exert, 
And  take  away  this  stony  heart ! 
9  -Tis  tliis  hard  heart  I  cannot  bear, 
Lord,  hear  and  answer  this  my  prayer. 
Its  rage,  its  pow'r,  its  madness  siay  5 
Lord,  take  this  stor-y  heart  away  ! 
!G  Siu'e  the  bless'd  ihy  wiil  siior'Jy  come, 
When  this  hard  heart  sliaii  Lii'"V  its  doom., 
When  I  no  more  sliali  sin  retani, 
Nor  of  a  stony  heart  comphiin. 
i  1   Yes,  friendly  death,  with  welcome  stroke, 
Will  loose  the  chain— will  break  the  yoke; 
And,  when  aiTiv'd  on  glory's  shore, 
A  stony  heart  be  felt  no  more. 

CLV.     F .MS. 

The  Believers  trust  in  daricness.     Is.  1.  10, 
i       /~\  i   now  tedious  the  da>s 
^'^  Wlien  my  Jesus  delays. 
And  withholds  the  sweet  smiles  of  his  face; 
Then  I  mourn  all  aloiie. 
As  a  stranger  unknown. 
But  still  lie  at  the  fount,'  in  of  grace. 
2       Herein  thousands  do  find 
That  Jehovah  is  kind, 
And  are  rais'd  from  the  gates  of  despair; 
O  that  I  may  obtain 
Light  and  comfort  again 
And  ifl  Jesus  my  Lord  persevere  I 


±B6  SPlKlTlTAIi    S(W6^. 

:>       Mciy  my  days  all  be  spent 
Servlijg  Ilijii  >vl)o  was  sent 
To  redeem  n>e  by  his  precious  blood  ^ 
Thesi  at  Jesus'  return, 
WliiJe  the  elements  burn<, 
I  siiali  sing  hallelujaks  to  God. 

CLVI.     MS. 
Come  ^ood  She]}herdy  feed  tfuj  Sheep. 

1  "I"  ET  thy  kingdomj  blessed  Saviourj 
-^-■^  Come,  and  bid  our  jiyring  cease; 
Come,  O  conie  and  reig.n  for  ever, 

God  of  love  and  Prince  of  Peace  ; 
Visit  now  tliy  needy  Zion, 

See  thy  peo])ie  mourn  and  weep  ; 
Day  and  niglii  tliy  lambs  ai'e  crying; 

Come  good  Shepiiei'dj.  feed  thy  sheep. 

2  IMany  follow  vnen's  inventions 

And  neglect  the  Saviouj-'s  laws  ; 
Thenca  dwi-sions  and  coiitenlions 

^S'"ound  the  dear  Kedeemer's  cause  :- 
Snirits  tiieniselvcs,  in  sad  declensions, 

i-/i]:e  the  ioolish  vijgins  sleep — 
All  are  wi-cng  and  in  confusion  ; 

Come  good  Sliephcrd  feed  tliy  sheep.- 

3  Some  for  Paul,  some  for  Apollos — 

boi-ne  for  Cej)has — few  agree; 
Jesus  let  us  liear  'Kee  ca'.l  us, 

Aid  us  L-.>i  d  to  IoUg^v  line; 
Then  wm>  ^'.al;,  w'.a^c^':-  ■:;':'■  ir.ibGrs, 

Ev'iy  hii.drance  osorjcap,. 
Feaiii'g  :, either  force  noj-  numbers  ; 

Gome  gooi  Shcpiierd  feed  thy  slieepv 


«1PIRITUAL   SONGS.  i56 

4  Lord  in  us  there  is  no  merit, 

We've  been  sinners  from  our  youth  j 
Guide  us  by  thy  iloiy  Spirit 

Into  ail  revealed  truth  ; 
On  thy  word  of  grace  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  death's  cold  arms  we  slee]>, 
Love's  our  banner,  Ciirist's  our  leader; 

Come  good  SJiepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

r>  Saviour,  still  with  courage  arm  us 

Tliat  we  may  not  yield  to  fear, 
Nothing  Lord,  we  know  can  harm  us 

While  thy  gracious  aid  is  near. 
Glory,  glory  be  to  Jesiis, 

At  his  name  our  li<,*arts  do  leap ; 
lie  both  comforts  us  and  heals  us  : 

Come  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 
6  Hear  the  Prince  of  your  salvation 

Saying,  "  Fear  not  little  flock," 
I  myself  am  your  foundation, 

Ye  are  built  upon  tliis  I'ock  ; 
Slnni  the  paths  of  vice  and  folly 

l>e  aware  of  sju  and  sleep, 
Look  to  me  and  be  ye  holy ; 

I  dehght  to  feed  nty  slieop. 

r  Christ  alone  our  souls  shall  rest  on, 

Taught  by  him,  we  own  his  name  j 
Sweetest  of  all  nnmes  is  Jesus — 

How  it  doth  our  souls  intlame  ! 
Saiiits  and  angels  chaunt  the  story, 

.lesus  all  the  flock  will  keep. 
He  hath  Icl  the  way  to  glory, 

And  will  thitiier  bring  his  shcepo 


157  15S        sriRiTUAi  soj^^gs. 

CLVIl.    8,  7.    Jewiii  Street  Tune.    Robinson, 

Grateful  Recollection — Ebenezer.  1  Sam.  vii.  IS. 

I  I^OME  tliou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
^-^   Tune  iiiy  lieavt  to  sing  iliy  giace  I 
Streams  of  mercy  nevex'  ceasing, 

Cal;  fo).  songs  of  lohdest  praise: 
Teach  me  soiue  melodious  sonnet,  ^ 

Sung  by  flaniijig  tongues  above  : 
Praise  the  mouiit — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

3>  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  Vm  come  ; 
And  I  hope  by  ihy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  f 
He  to  save  my  soul  from  danger 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

^  O  f  to  grace  liow  great  a  debtor. 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be .' 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wan/Jering  heart  to  thee ! 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  o)y  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it. 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

CLVHL    MS. 

The  Missionaries^  Farewell. 

INDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land, 
How  shall  we  say  farewell  ? 
Hov/,  when  our  swelling  sails  expand, 
Haw  will  our  bosoms  swell ! 


SPIRITUAI.   SOKGS.  i.B-^ 

I  Yes,  nature,  all  tliy  soft  delights, 
And  tender  ties  we  know, 
But  love  more  strong  tlian  death,  unites 
To  him  that  bids  us  go. 

3  The  sigbs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls 
To  whom  he's  yet  unknown, 
Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles, 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

i  Thus  when  our  ev'ry  passion's  mov'dj 
The  gushing  tear-drop  starts, 
The  cause  of  Jesus  more  belov'd 
Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

5  With  this  warm  wish  our  bosoms  sweli^^ 
May  his  dear  cause  expand, 
Farewell,  then  we  can  say  farewell 
Our  friends — our  native  land, 

CLIX.     Wilmington  Col. 
The  Treacher's  Farewell. 
i  "C^AREWELL,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord^ 
-*-    The  gospel  sounds  a  jubilee  : 
My  stamm'ring  tongue  shall  sound  aloud^ 
From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea : 
And  as  I  preach  from  place  to  place, 
I'll  trust  alone  in  God's  free  grace. 

2  Farewell,  in  bonds  and  union  dear. 
Like  strings  you  twine  a.bout  my  hearty 
I  humbly  beg  your  earnest  prayer, 
Till  we  shall  meet  no  more  to  part, 
Till  we  shall  meet  in  worlds  above, 
Encircled  in  eternal  love. 

3  Farewell,  to  all  my  friends  below,  . 
Though  long  so  kind  and  dear  to  i»e| 


160  SPIRITUAIi   SOXGSf. 

My  Jesus  calls  and  I  must  go 
To  sound  the  gospel  jubilee  j 
,    To  sound  the  J03S,  and  bear  the  news. 
O'er  Gentile  lands  and  to  the  Jews. 

4  Farev-ellj  young  people^  one  and  all ; 
While  God  shall  grant  me  breath  to  breathe^ 
I'll  ])ray  to  the  eternal  all ; 

That  your  dear  souls  in  Christ  may  live ;. 
That  your  dear  souls  prepar'd  may  be. 
To  reign  in  bliss  eternally. 

5  Farevvellj  to  all  below  the  sun  5 
And  as  1  pass  in  tears  below, 

The  path  is  strait,  my  feet  shall  run. 
And  God  sliali  keep  me  as  I  go ; 
And  God  will  keep  me  in  his  iiand. 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

6  Farewell,  farewell,  I  look  above  ; 
Jesus,  my  friend,  to  thee  I  call  5 
My  joy,  my  crown,  my  only  love, 
My  safeguard  here,  my  heavenly  all;; 
My  theme  to  preach,  my  song  to  sing^ 
M}^  hope  in  life  and  death,  amen. 

CLX.     MS. 
The  Social  Band. 
t  TpAREWELL  my  dear  brethren !  the  time 
-*-  is  at  hand 

AVhen  each  must  be  parted  from  this  social 

band, 
Our  sev'ral  engagements  do  call  us  away, 
Nor  must  we  refuse  heav'n's  voice  to  obey. 

3  Farewell   loving   christians — farewell   for    a 
while, 
We'll  soon  meet  again,  if  kind   Provident*? 
^lile  5 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS.  160 

And  while  we  are  parted  and  scattered  abroa^l 

Let's  pray  for  each  other  and  wrestle  with 
God. 
S  Farewell  faithful  soldiers,  tho'  wesiried  and 
scarr'd. 

The  war*s  nearly  ended — you'll  soon  be  dis- 
charged ; 

Then  singing  and  shouting,  tiio'  Jordan  may 
roar, 

We'll  enter  fair  Canaan,  and  rest  on  that 
shore. 

4  Farewell  ye  dear  converts,  just  listed  for  war. 
Sore  trials  await  you,  but  Jesus  is  near, 
And  tho'  you  mi'st  march  through  this  dark 

wilderness, 
Your  Captaia'b'  before  you — he'll  lead  you  to 
peace. 

5  The  world,  flesh  and  satan  their  strength  all 

unite 
And  bold  persecution  may  strive  to  affright, 
Yet  He  that  is  for  you  is  greater  than  they, 
Let  this  animate  3'ou  to  hold  on  your  way. 

6  Farewell  ye  dear  mourners,  who  feel  you're 

undone, 
The  Saviour  is  able  and  bids  you  to  come ; 
He's  fuh  of  compassion,  and  mighty  to  save. 
His  arms  are  extended  your  souls  to  receive. 

7  Farewell,   careless    sinners,   for    you    I   do 

mourn ; 

Your  state  is  most  awful,  tho'  you've  no  con- 
cern ; 

A  judgment's  appointed  'vhere  all  must  ap- 
pear,— 

There  you  must  stand  trembling  with  tor- 
menting feai'. 


i6i  STfRITtJAl.   S0]\6S. 

S  Then  vices  and  follies  which  give  most  deligh? 
Will  serve  most,  to  heighten  confusion  and 

fright, 
And  sermons  and  counsel,  now  heai'd  with 

disdain, 
Must  then  be  remembered  with  anguish  and 

pain. 

9  Farewell  faithful  pilgrims,  farewell  all  around? 
And  should  we  ne^er  meet  'till  the  last  trum- 
pet's sound ; 
To   meet  you  in  glory  I  give  you  my  hand;^ 
For  ever  to  join  in  a  pure  social  band. 

CLXI.     TiEnour's   CoLLEc. 
M  Farting. 
i    TESUS  pardon  all  our  folhes, 
*^  Since  togetlier  we  have  been  5 
Make  us  humble,  make  ns  holy, 

Cleanse  us  all  from  every  sin  ; 
Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters, 
Till  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

9  Savionr  grant  us  all  thy  blessing, 
Send  it  dov*ni  Lord  from  above  5 

May  we  all  go  on  a  praising 
And  rejoicing  in  thy  love ; 

Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisters^ 

Till  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

S  May  thy  presence,  Lord,  go  with  u§ 
While  this  wilderness  we  roam  5 

And  the  spirit  of  our  Jesus 
Lead  and  guide  us  every  one ; 

Farewell  brethren,  farewell  sisterSj 

Till  we  all  shall  meet  at  home^ 


SPIIIITUAI.  SOXGS.  16^ 

CLXIL    MS. 
The  Young  Convert. 

1  npHE  glorious  light  of  Zion  is  spreading  far 

-*-  and  wide, 

And  sinners  now  are  coming  inito  the  gospel 
tide, 

The  standards  of  King  Jesus  in  glorious  tri- 
umph rise. 

And  sinners  crowd  around  them  v/ith  bitter 
groans  and  cries. 

3  The  suffering  of  the  Saviour  upon   Mount 

Calvary, 
Are  heard  with  deep  attention,  and  sighs  for 

liberty  ; 
And  while  the  wondrous  message  has  circu-. 

lated  round, 
Some  souls  exposed  to  ruin,  have  free  salva-^ 

tion  found. 

a  Of  this  most  happy  number  I  hope  that  I  an» 

one, 
And  Jesus  soon  will  finish  the  work  he  has, 

])egun  ; 
He'll  cut  it  short  in  righteousness  and  I  shall 

surely  be 
A  monument  of  merc}^  to  ail  eternity. 

4  I  am  but  a  young  convert,  who  lately  did  en- 

list 

A  soldier  under  Jesus,  my  Prophet,  King  and 
Piiest : 

I  have  received  my  bounty,  likewise  my  mar- 
tial dress — 

A  ring  of  love  and  favour,  a  robe  of  righteous-^ 
ncss. 


163  SPIRITtAIi  SOJTGS. 

5  I've  been  into  the  water,  where  we  youfig 
converts  go, 

As  did  our  Lord  and  Master  when  he  was 
here  below ; 

Well  pleas'd  with  his  example^  as  well  as  sav- 
ing grace 

We  tread  his  sacred  footsteps,  and  hope  to 
see  his  face. 

«  Poor  sinners,  think  what  Jesus  hath  done  for 

such  as  me — 
Behold    his    sacred  body  hang  writhing  on 

the  tree  i 
His  head,  his  hands  and  bleeding  side,  to  you 

he  doth  display, 
O  !  tell  me,  ruin'd  sinner,  how  can  you  stay 

away. 

7  Come  all  ye  elder  brethren,  ye  soldiers  of  the 
cross. 
Who  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  have  counted  all 

but  loss, 
Still  pray  for  us  young  converts,  that  we  may 

travel  on, 
And  meet  with  you  in  glory,  where  oiu:  Re- 
deemer's gone. 

CLXIII.     CM.    J^Eivroif, 

Jl  Prodigal  Returned. 

I     A  FFLICTIONS,  thougli  they  seem  severe^ 

^^^  In  mercy  oft  are  sent ; 
'    They  stopp'd  the  Prodigal's  career, 
And  forc'd  him  to  repent. 
Although  he  no  relenting  felt, 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store ;  / 

His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt, 
When  famine  pinch'd  him  sore. 


SiftRITUAL  SONGS*  i^'^ 

2  Wliat  have  T  gairiM  by  sin,  he  said, 

But  hunger,  shame  and  fear ; 
My  father's  house  abounds  with  bread 

While  I  ahi  starving  here. 
I'^l  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

And  fall  before  his  face ; 
Unworthy  to  be  caU'd  his  son, 

I'll  seek  a  servant's  place. 

3  His  father  saw  liim  coining  back. 

He  saw,  and  ran,  and  sniil'd, 
And  tin-ew  his  arms  about  the  neck 

Of  his  rebellious  child. 
Father,  Fve  sinn'd,  but  O  forgive  ! 

Enough,  the  father  said, — 
Rejoice  my  house,  my  son's  alive, 

For  whom  I  mourn'd  as  dead, 

4  Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

And  spread  the  news  around  ; 
My  son  was  dead  but  lives  again. 

Was  lost  but  now  is  found. 
'Tis  thus  the  Lord  his  grace  reveals,- 

To  call  poor  sinners  home  ; 
More  than  a  father's  love  he  feels, 

And  welcomes  all  that  come. 

5  Says  Faith,  look  yonder,  see  the  cro\^'n 

Laid  up  in  heaven  above  ; 
Says  Hope,  it  shortly  shall  be  mine, 

I  long  t'  wear  it,  says  Love. 
Desire  says,  what's  that  ?  my  crown  ? 

Then  to  that  place  I'll  flee ; 
I  cannot  bear  a  longer  stay. 

My  rest  I  fain  would  see. 

$  But  stay,  says  Patience,  wait  awhile. 
The  crown's  for  them  that  fight ; 


t64&  SPIRITUAL   SO^&S. 

The  prize  for  them  that  run  tlie  race^. 

By  faith  and  not  by  sight. 
Thus  Faith  doth  take  a  pleasing  viewj. 

Hope  waits,  Love  sits  and  sings  5 
Desire  flutters  to  he  gone, 

But  Patience  cUps  her  wings. 

CLXIV.  G.  WiufEFiELD's  Coi... 

Jl  Sinners  Prayer. 

I  #^  OD  of  my  Salvation,  hear, 
^^  And  help  me  to  believe  : 
Simply  would  I  now  draw  near, 

Thy  blessing  to  receive  5 
Full  of  guilt,  alas,  I  am. 

But  to  thy  wounds  for  refuge  Acq; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Apply  thy  blood  to  me. 

5  Standing  now  as  newly  slain, 

To  thee  I  lift  mine  eye ; 
Balm  of  all  my  grief  and  pain^ 

Thy  blood  is  always  nigh  : 
Now,  as  yesterday  the  same, 

Thou  art  and  wilt  for  ever  be; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

A])ply  thy  blood  to  me. 

.  Nothing  have  I,  Lord,  to  pay, 

Nor  can  tiiy  grace  procure ; 
Empty  send  me  not  away, 

For  1,  thou  knt  \/-st,  am  poor  : 
Dust  and  aslie::  is  my  name. 

My  all  is  sin  and  misery; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb* 

Apply  thy  blood  to  mc.. 


SPIEITTJAI.    SONGS,  165 

4  Without  mom;y,  without  price, 

I  come  thy  love  to  buy  ; 
From  myself  I  turn  my  eyes, 

The  ciiief  of  sinners  I. 
Take,  O  take  me  as  I  am, 

And  let  me  lose  myself  in  thee ; 
Friend  of  sinners,  spotless  Lamb, 

Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 

CLXV.     C.  M.     Cambridge  New  Tune. 

S.   SrENNETT. 

The  promised  Land. 

1  f\N  Jordan's  storm>  banks  I  stand, 
^^  And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight  ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  generous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  : 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brook^  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow.      % 

4  All  o'er,  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  : 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore  : 
Sickness,  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  W^hen  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 


±S<y  SI»II11TUAX    SONGS.  \ 

When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  ill  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Fill'd  with  dehght,  my  raptur'd  soul 
Can  here  no  longer  stay  : 
Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

CLXVI.     SMim's  Selec. 
Soul  tiiir stings  from  Heaven. 
I   ^TILL  out  of  the  deepest  abyss 
^•^  Of  trouble  I  mournfully  cry  5 
And  pine  to  recover  my  peace. 

And  see  my  Redeemer  and  die : 
I  cannot,  I  cannot  forbear 

These  passionate  longings  for  home ; 
O  !  when  shall  my  :  pirit  be  there  ; 
O  !   when  will  the  messenger  come. 

3  Thy  nature  I  long  to  put  on, 

Thine  image  on  earth  to  regain ; 
And  then  in  the  grave  to  lyy  down, 

This  burden  of  body  and  pain. 
O  !  Jesus  in  pity  draw  near, 

Permit   me  to  sleep  on  thy  breast, 
Appear^  my  rescue,  appear 

And  gather  me  into  thy  rest. 

3  To  take  a  poor  fugitive  in. 

The  arms  of  thy  mercy  display ; 
And  give  me  to  rest  from  all  sin. 

And  bear  me  triumphant  away; 
Away  from  a  world  01  distress. 

Away  to  the  mansions  :^bove; 
A  hec^-^r,  orsc'ei;ig  thy  face^ — 

A  heaven  of  feeling  thy  love. 


SPIBITIJAL   SOXGS,  &C.      167  10S 
CLXVIL     p.  M.     Pope, 

Departing  fiight  oj  the  Happy  Spirit, 

1  ""friTAL  spark  of  heavenly  flaine; 
^  Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame ! 
Trembhug,  hoping,  iiiig'ring,  iiyiiig, 
O  the  pain,  the  biiss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languisii  into  hfe. 

Hark  !  they  whisper  ;  angels  say, 

Sister  spirit,  come  away  : 

What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 

Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight  5 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  he  death  ? 
The  world  recedes ;  it  disappears ; 
Heav-n  opens  on  my  eyes !  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring  5 
Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount,  I  fly, 
O  grave  !  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  death  !  where  is  thy  sting  ? 

FOR  CHILDREN. 

CLXVHI.    MS. 
The  Child's  Request. 

1  npHOU  giver  of  my  life  and  joy, 

-*"    Let  songs  to  thee  my  tongue  employ; 
Whilst  immature  this  feeble  frame, 
Teach  me  to  lisp  tliy  sacred  name. 

2  May  my  fond  geniuSy  as  I  rise. 

Seek  the  fair  fount'*^  where  knowledge  lies— 
On  wings  sublime  trace  heav'ns  abode, 
And  learn  my  duty  to  my  God. 

*  The  Holy  Scriptures. 


469  SPIKITUiiL    SONGS. 

3  From  low  pursuits  exalt  my  mind— 
From  ev'ry  vice  of  ev'ry  kind ; 
Nor  let  my  conduct  ever  tend 
To  wound  the  feelings  of  a  friend. 

4i  Though  golden  flow'rs  my  path  should  graces 
And  joys  salute  me  as  I  pass, 
Yet  may  my  generous  bosom  know, 
And  learn  to  feel  another's  woe. 

5  If  providence  should  lend  me  wealth, 
And  joys  increas'd  by  peace  and  healthy 
Yet  my  I  ne'er  despise  the  poor, 

Nor  send  them  begging  from  my  door. 

6  If  poverty,  with  stern  command, 
Should  grasp  me  in  her  iron  hand, 
In  my  distress,  may  I  receive 
That  kind  relief  I'd  wish  to  give. 

7  When  time  its  hoary  frost  has  shed, 
And  silver'd  o'er  my  favour'd  head, 
May  my  calm  mind  reflect  intent 
On  length  of  days  in  virtue  spent. 

§  When  death  his  curtain  shall  o'erspreadj, 
And  wrap  me  in  his  awful  shade, 
May  my  blest  soul  to  thee  arise, 
And  triumph  in  her  native  skies. 

CLXIX.     .¥*S^. 
The  Orphan's  Trnyer. 

1   f\  THOU,  the  he'--',  ss  orphan's  ho}>e, 
^^   To  whom  alone  my  eyes  look  up. 
In  each  distressing  day  j 


FOR    CHILDREJf*  ±69 

FATHER,  for  that's  the  sweetest  name 
That  e'er  these  hps  were  taught  to  framej 
O  teach  my  heart  to  pray  ! 

2  LoAv  in  the  dust  my  parents  he, 
And  no  attentive  ear  is  nigh 

But  thine,  to  hear  my  woe; 
No  hand  to  wipe  away  my  tears. 
No  gentle  voice  to  hush  my  fears 

Remains  to  me  below : 

3  My  relatives,  and  friends  are  gone 
And  all  my  earthly  hopes  are  flown^ 

But  I  continue  here ; 
Be  thou  my  patron,  thou  my  guide, 
This  friendless  heart  from  sorrow  hidCj 

Reposing  on  thy  care. 

4  Should  I  be  spar'd  throughout  the  span 
That  marks  the  narrow  life  of  man, 

And  reach  to  hoary  age, 
Instruct  me  in  thy  holy  will, 
Teach  me  the  duties  to  fulfil 

Of  each  succeeding  stage. 

5  But  if  thy  wisdom  should  decree 
An  early  sepulchre  for  me. 

Father,  thy  will  be  done ; 
On  thy  rich  mercy  I  rely, 
And  if  I  live  or  if  I  die 

O  save  me  in  thy  Son ! 


Vv 


170  ACROSTIC* 

CLXX.   p — .   acrostic: 

L.  M. 
^  hen,  O  my  Jesus  1  Saviour,  when, 
>~i  n  thy  dear  bosom  sliall  I  he ; 
t^  oug  are  the  hours  that  roll  between ; 
f^  ong  till  I  lay  this  body  by. 
H-i  n  this  waste  howhiig  wilderness, 
t>  midst  ten  thousand  cares  I  dwell : 
^  y  heart  and  soul  with  sin  distress'd, 
►^  erplex'd  with  foes  from  death  and  helL 
>►  round  then  roll  ye  wheels  of  time  5 
JTJ  un  on  my  moments  that  remain  ; 
prj  ept  and  secur'd  by  power  divine, 
fc-H  hope  and  long  for  heav'n  my  home. 
^  othing  below  th'  eternal  skies, 
00  un,  moon,  or  stars,  or  friends  can  fill 
O  ne  moment  all  my  vast  desires, 
^  or  tempt  my  soul  on  earth  to  dwell. 


END    OF    THE    SONG!?, 


Jl  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  SPIRITUAL  SONG   BY  THE  FIRST   LINE, 


Son^  and  page. 

A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone  -         -  52 

Afflictions,  thor.gli  they  seem  severe  163 

Ah  !  lovely  appearance  of  death           -  125 

Ah  !  Lord  i  ah  !  Lord,  what  have  I  done  ?  1 1 

Ahnighty  love  inspire           -         -         -  120 

Along  the  banks  where  BabePscurrent  flows  J  52 

Alteiid,  my  sonL  the  sacred  page          -  153 

Attend,  ye  saints,  and  hear  me  tell      -  109 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound    -         -  17 

Away  my  unbelieving  fear           -         -  57 

"O  EGIN  the  third  of  Matthew,  &c.     -  1 37 

-*-*  Begone  unbeiief             -         -         -  59 

Brethren,  I  am  come  again          -         -  27 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here           -  127 

|^HJ\I3T,  our  passover,  is  slain         -  45 

^-^  Christ  is  set  on  Zion's  hill     -         -  104. 

Children  of  the  heavenly  Kinjj     -         -.  54 

Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  wretched    -  14 

Come,  Lord,  and  help  us  to  rejoice      -  5o 

Come  all  ye  mourning  souls         -         -  76 

Come  brethren  and  sisters,  &c.             -  93 

Conie  you  that  know  the  Lord  indeed  95 


A   TABLE 

Sofi^  andpagg. 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord        -        -  134 

Come,  poor  sinner^  come  and  see         -  18 

Come  my  soul  and  let  us  try        ~         -  1C8 

Come  dear  brethren  in  the  Saviour      -  28 

Come  all  ye  dear  believers           -         -  130 

Come  mourners  attend,  &c.         -         -  12 

Com.e,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing      -  157 

Come  and  taste  along  with  me     -         -  113 

Come  all  ye  mourning  sinners  hear     -  23 

Tl^EAR  Jesus  here  comes,  &c.           -  13 

-*-^   Dear  people  all  attention  give      -  6 

Dearest  Saviour,  help  thy  servant        -  66 

Dearest  Lord  thou  hast  commanded    -  8.0 

"fj^  ARTH  has  engrossM  my  love  too  long  136 

-*-^  Encompass'd  with  clouds  of  distress  49 

Encourag'd  by  thy  word      -         -        -  24* 

"O  AR  above  yon  glorious  ceiling        -  103 

-*-   Farewell,  my  dearest  friends,  &c.  2 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  I  must  be  gone  79 

Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord       -  159 

Farewell  my  dear  brethren  !  &c.          -  1 60 

Flow  fast  my  tears,  the  cause  is  great  1 5 1 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part           -         -  74 

Forbear,  my  friends,  forbear,  &c.         -  128 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise      -  102 

From  the  regions  of  love     -        -         -  118 

From  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief    -  50 

From  Egypt  lately  freed     -         -         -  83 

I^LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken  TO 

^^   Glory  to  God  on  high           -         -  68 

God  of  my  salvation,  hear            -         -  164 

Gracious  Lord  incline  thine  ear            -  16 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah          -  75 


OF  rillST   LINES. 

San^  and  page. 

TJTAIL,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began  1 16 

-*--*-ITail !  thou  once  despised  Jesus        -  38 

Happy  souls  who  feel  salvation   -         -  142 

Hark  .'  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds  94 

Hark!  hark  the  trump  of  God     -         -  147 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy       -  36 

He  comes  /  he  comes  !  to  judge,  &c.  -  144 

Head  of  the  church  triumphant  -         -  124 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent      -         -  25 

How  happy  are  we     -         -         -         -  s^j 

How  firm  a  foundation,  &c.           -         -  42 

How  happy  is  the  Pilgrim's  lot     -        -  60 

How  lost  v/as  my  condition          -         -  86 

*How  happy's  every  cliild  of  grace      -  97 

*How  happy's  every  cliild  of  grace      -  111 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours    -  87 

T  AM  a  stranger  here  below      -         -  101 

-*-  I'm  tir'd  with  visits,  modes  and  forms  104- 

In  three  short  moments  death,  &c.       -  149 

Jesus  at  thy  command         -        -         -  61 

Jesus  is  our  great  salvation          -         -  40 
Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul        -         -         -      •     63 

Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye     -         -         -  63 

Jesus,  master,  O  discover    -         -         -  1 39 

Jesus  pardon  all  our  follies           -         -  161 

Jesus,  while  he  dwelt  below          -         -  132 

Jerusalem !  my  happy  home       -         -  92 

If  I  perish,  I  will  go     -         -         -         -  19 

I  long  to  behold  him  array *d        -         -  91 

I  long  to  see  the  seasons  come     -         -  7 

In  Jordan's  tide  the  Baptist  stands       -  140 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise  41 

John  in  vision  saw  the  day           -         -  146 

*  These  are  tivo  different  Songs, 


A   TABLE 

Son£r  anU  page, 

I  think  my  table  richly  spread      -        -  88 

J\^INDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land  1 58 

X   ET  others  boast  their  ancient  line  39 

-■-^  Let  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour  156 

Listed  into  the  cause  of  sin          -         -  98 

Long  with  doubts  and  fears  surrounded  138 

Lo  !  he  comes  with  clouds  descending  143 

Lord,  before  we  leave  thy  temple         -  81 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing         -  69 

Lord,  hear  a  burden'd  sinner  mourn    -  154 

Lord,  I  am  vile  ! — what  shall  I  say  ?     -  73 

Lord,  to  thy  love  at  length  I  yield        -  82 

T^/TERCY!  O  thou  son  of  David       -  123 

-*-'-*-  IMighty  God  f  while  angels  bless  thee  43 

My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love      -        -  56 

My  soul  now  arise      -         -         -         -  84 

My  fi  iends  and  my  neighlx)urs,  &c.     -  9 

My  heart  and  my  tongue  shall  unite,  &;c.  90 

My  soul's  full  of  glory  inspiring,  &c.    -  106 


N. 


AY,  I  cannot  let  thee  go        -        -  85 

/^'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness   -  7'2 

^^  O  happy  souls,  how  fast  you  go    -  29 

O!  how  tedious  the  days     -         -         -  155 
O  how  I  have  longM  for  the  coming  of  God  1 17 

O  how  happy  are  they         -         -         -  26 

Oh  !  give  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn  22 

Oh!  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone     -  21 

O  Jesus  my  Saviour    -         -        -        -  7j 

O  my  soul  what  means  this  sadness     -  64 

O  may  it  be  my  lot  to  see            -        -  114 

One  night  as  I  lay  sleeping,  «S:c.          -  3 


01?  FIRST  XINBS. 

Sotig  and  page. 

On  earth  the  song  begins    -        -  -  126 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  -  1 65 

O  thou,  the  helpless  orphan's  hope  -  1 69 

O  thou  who  didst  thy  glory  leave  -  37 

O  thou  in  whose  presence,  &c.     -  -  133 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit  -  115 

O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus     -        -  -  105 

"pRAYER  an  answer  will  obtain  -  20 

-*-     Precious  bible  !   what  a  treasure  -  48 

JlXISE,  nny  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings  96 

^  AV'D  by  grace,  I  hve  to  tell  -  -  112 

^  Saviour,  grant  us  all  thy  blessing  -  161 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation         -  -  71 

See  the  gloonny  gathering  cloud   -  -  8 

Sons  we  are  through  God's  election  -  35 

Still  out  of  the  deepest  abyss        -  -  166 

Stop,  poor  sinner  .'  stop  and  think  -  1 

npELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys  -  89 

-*-   The  bible  is  justly  esteem'd  -  47 

The  fountain  of  Christ         _         -  -  44. 

The  glorious  light  of  Zion,  &:c.    -  -  162 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes    -  -  5 1 

The  reason  we  love  friendship     -  -  loO 

The  Son  of  Man  they  did  betray  -  150 

The  great  God  of  love,  &c.          -  -  31 

That  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh  -  lt)7 

There  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss  -  4« 

There  is  a  heaven  above  the  skies  -  121 

This  is  the  field,  the  world  below  -  4 

This  God  the  God  we  adore        -  -  67 

Thou  giver  of  my  life  and  joy      -  -  168 

Throughout  the  Savioifr's  Hfe  I  trace  -  122 


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Son_§-  aiidpage. 

Through  all  the  world  below       -        -  129 

Thus  it  became  the  Pnnce  of  grace     -  141 

Thy  mercy  my  God  is  the  theme,  &c.  33 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  aflbrd      -  65 

'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know          -         -  55 

To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice         -  10 

NCLEAN,  unclean,  and  full  of  sin  58 

Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  he    -  135 


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ITAL  .^pai'k  of  heavenly  flame      -  167 

"WAND'RING  Pilgrims,  &c.    -         -  99 

What  think  ye  of  Christ  is  the  test  1 10 

What  sound  is  this  salutes  mine  ear     -  145 

AVhat  poor  despised  company     -         -  119 

When  converts  first  begin  to  sing         -  78 

When,  O  my  Jesus,  Saviour  when        -  170 

When  sorrows  encompass  me  round    -  30 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  &c.  -  148 

While  I  am  blest  with  youthful  prime  32 

"VTE  scarlet-colour'd  sinners  come      -  15 

•*-    Ye  weary,  heavy  laden  souls,  &c.  131 

Young  people  all,  I  pray  draw  near     -  5 


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